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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Substantial home on the Webb Estate conservation area in about 1.6 acres 5 bedrooms 4 reception rooms 5 bathrooms extensive grounds of 1.6 acres swimming pool
Guide price £4,250,000 Freehold
Savills Reigate Hartland House, 45 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AD David Reynolds [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH Situation The Webb Estate is nestled to the west of Purley town centre, occupying around 260 acres and is now a conservation area. The area is named after the developer, William Webb, who bought the land in 1888 with the idea of creating an environment which would offer the best of city and country life. The land was then divided into gardens of approximately an acre each and these were landscaped before being sold to individuals who could then create their own family homes within them. William Webb was a man with a vision to create a garden village suburb for people who worked in London. It was to be a place where mind and body could be refreshed by the beauty of nature. He achieved that aim, for today the whole estate is a tranquil conservation area and Upper Woodcote House is the stunning home that Webb had built for himself. Upper Woodcote House is located on Birch Lane and is within walking distance of Purley town centre and railway station with excellent commuter train services to both Victoria and London Bridge. There are a number of private and state schools for children of all ages including Woodcote, St Davids, Wallington Girls, Wilsons, John Fisher and Whitgift. There is also a wide choice of leisure, entertainment and shopping facilities in the vacinity.
Description A truly unique and historically interesting home in the heart of the Webb Estate having been built and owned by William Webb himself and completed in 1903 in a secluded position on a plot of about 1.6 acres. This substantial home was the first to be built of the 281 homes on the Estate and has been extended by the present family, now measuring 7,632 sq ft (including the outbuildings), with many of the features restored to provide a truly magnificent interior. The principal reception rooms have been designed and decorated incorporating ideas gleaned from William Webb's travels and includes a magnificent Moorish-style dining room.
Accommodation As you enter the house, there is a beautiful stripped wooden floor in the entrance vestibule which leads directly into the main hall/sitting room which is a baronial-style room offering a two storey oak panelled lounge area with view up to the galleried landing above and large leaded light windows overlooking the mature rear garden. The magnificent inglenook fireplace is a main feature of this room with hand carved supports either side and also a carved oak sweeping staircase to the first floor. From here you have access to the drawing/family room which is an ideal place to relax and read in, with window to the rear aspect. The Moorish-style dining room can be described as imposing and magnificent, and certainly one of the most interesting in the house with its multi-coloured carved plaster walls with archways and marble pillars, mirrored wall and a stunning tessellated marble floor. There is also a beautiful fitted table which can seat up to 12 people. Walk through from the main hall into the study and you enter a delightful room with bay window to the front with stained glass leaded light vent lights to front aspect, part wood panelled walls and a feature inset fireplace with mantel over. A wooden door
with stained glass inlay leads through to the entertainment room complete with Lutron mood lighting and a fitted bar. The kitchen/breakfast room is a space for the family to relax in. Designed and fitted by Thomas & Thomas this room includes Lutron mood lighting. There is a central island with inset circular sink and storage below and Miele integrated appliances including steamer, coffee maker, plate warmer, microwave, dishwasher and two ovens. There is also a Neff induction hob, American-style 'fridge/freezer, waste disposal and compactor. This front aspect room is open plan to the breakfast area and adjoins the double aspect orangery. Additional rooms include the downstairs cloakroom, utility, storage room and a large cellar. There is a fitted Bang and Olufsen integrated sound system with speakers throughout the ground floor and master bedroom, including the en-suite bathroom and dressing room. The first floor is reached via a truly stunning oak sweeping staircase which opens onto a beautiful galleried landing with full view over the delightful rear garden. There is also a pull down ladder opening to the substantial boarded loft space. From here there are five bedroom suites, all with en-suite fitted bathrooms. The sumptuous master bedroom suite includes an elegant bathroom with central bath and large shower cubicle and walk-in dressing rooms with a window to the front aspect. Outside: Approached via electronic gates with CCTV, this fine home stands in level grounds measuring approximately 1.60 acres and provides extensive lawns, mature trees and shrubs and a sweeping driveway with access on both sides of the property. There is a garden to the rear which offers a heating swimming pool and a sunken hot tub with decking surround. The gardens are surrounded by mature hedging which offers seclusion and privacy and help to retain the peace and tranquility this property offers. In addition to this, there is a pool room which is fully tiled and includes both sauna and steam room and a fitted shower cubicle, and access to a double garage. There is a further detached double garage and a single garage with storage behind.
Tenure: Freehold Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. For more information please view our legal notice at http://www.savills.co.uk/legal.html
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Substantial home on the Webb Estate conservation area in about 1.6 acres 5 bedrooms 4 reception rooms 5 bathrooms extensive grounds of 1.6 acres swimming pool
Guide price £4,250,000 Freehold
Savills Reigate Hartland House, 45 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AD David Reynolds [email protected]
+44 (0) 1737 230 200 Savills - World leading property services. In excess of 200 offices worldwide, over 80 in the UK.
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH Situation The Webb Estate is nestled to the west of Purley town centre, occupying around 260 acres and is now a conservation area. The area is named after the developer, William Webb, who bought the land in 1888 with the idea of creating an environment which would offer the best of city and country life. The land was then divided into gardens of approximately an acre each and these were landscaped before being sold to individuals who could then create their own family homes within them. William Webb was a man with a vision to create a garden village suburb for people who worked in London. It was to be a place where mind and body could be refreshed by the beauty of nature. He achieved that aim, for today the whole estate is a tranquil conservation area and Upper Woodcote House is the stunning home that Webb had built for himself. Upper Woodcote House is located on Birch Lane and is within walking distance of Purley town centre and railway station with excellent commuter train services to both Victoria and London Bridge. There are a number of private and state schools for children of all ages including Woodcote, St Davids, Wallington Girls, Wilsons, John Fisher and Whitgift. There is also a wide choice of leisure, entertainment and shopping facilities in the vacinity.
Description A truly unique and historically interesting home in the heart of the Webb Estate having been built and owned by William Webb himself and completed in 1903 in a secluded position on a plot of about 1.6 acres. This substantial home was the first to be built of the 281 homes on the Estate and has been extended by the present family, now measuring 7,632 sq ft (including the outbuildings), with many of the features restored to provide a truly magnificent interior. The principal reception rooms have been designed and decorated incorporating ideas gleaned from William Webb's travels and includes a magnificent Moorish-style dining room.
Accommodation As you enter the house, there is a beautiful stripped wooden floor in the entrance vestibule which leads directly into the main hall/sitting room which is a baronial-style room offering a two storey oak panelled lounge area with view up to the galleried landing above and large leaded light windows overlooking the mature rear garden. The magnificent inglenook fireplace is a main feature of this room with hand carved supports either side and also a carved oak sweeping staircase to the first floor. From here you have access to the drawing/family room which is an ideal place to relax and read in, with window to the rear aspect. The Moorish-style dining room can be described as imposing and magnificent, and certainly one of the most interesting in the house with its multi-coloured carved plaster walls with archways and marble pillars, mirrored wall and a stunning tessellated marble floor. There is also a beautiful fitted table which can seat up to 12 people. Walk through from the main hall into the study and you enter a delightful room with bay window to the front with stained glass leaded light vent lights to front aspect, part wood panelled walls and a feature inset fireplace with mantel over. A wooden door
with stained glass inlay leads through to the entertainment room complete with Lutron mood lighting and a fitted bar. The kitchen/breakfast room is a space for the family to relax in. Designed and fitted by Thomas & Thomas this room includes Lutron mood lighting. There is a central island with inset circular sink and storage below and Miele integrated appliances including steamer, coffee maker, plate warmer, microwave, dishwasher and two ovens. There is also a Neff induction hob, American-style 'fridge/freezer, waste disposal and compactor. This front aspect room is open plan to the breakfast area and adjoins the double aspect orangery. Additional rooms include the downstairs cloakroom, utility, storage room and a large cellar. There is a fitted Bang and Olufsen integrated sound system with speakers throughout the ground floor and master bedroom, including the en-suite bathroom and dressing room. The first floor is reached via a truly stunning oak sweeping staircase which opens onto a beautiful galleried landing with full view over the delightful rear garden. There is also a pull down ladder opening to the substantial boarded loft space. From here there are five bedroom suites, all with en-suite fitted bathrooms. The sumptuous master bedroom suite includes an elegant bathroom with central bath and large shower cubicle and walk-in dressing rooms with a window to the front aspect. Outside: Approached via electronic gates with CCTV, this fine home stands in level grounds measuring approximately 1.60 acres and provides extensive lawns, mature trees and shrubs and a sweeping driveway with access on both sides of the property. There is a garden to the rear which offers a heating swimming pool and a sunken hot tub with decking surround. The gardens are surrounded by mature hedging which offers seclusion and privacy and help to retain the peace and tranquility this property offers. In addition to this, there is a pool room which is fully tiled and includes both sauna and steam room and a fitted shower cubicle, and access to a double garage. There is a further detached double garage and a single garage with storage behind.
Tenure: Freehold Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
savills.co.uk Page 3 of 5
Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. For more information please view our legal notice at http://www.savills.co.uk/legal.html
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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Upper Woodcote House, Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Savills Reigate David Reynolds +44 (0) 1737 230 200 [email protected]
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