South Croydon · CR2

Ownstead Gardens, South Croydon

Ownstead Gardens, South Croydon, CR2

£650,000For Salefreehold
Agent's summary

A spacious four-bedroom detached Lawdon-style family home in a quiet cul-de-sac, offering versatile accommodation, generous gardens, garage and excellent access to local amenities.

Beds4
Baths2
Receptions2
TypeHouse
From Park & Bailey Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Attractive four-bedroom detached 'Lawdon-style' family home
  • Quiet and highly regarded cul-de-sac
  • Spacious and versatile family accommodation
  • Four bedrooms including a ground floor bedroom with shower facilities
  • Large through lounge, sitting room and dining area
  • Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Large garage with internal access and conversion potential (STPP)
  • Three first-floor bedrooms with family bathroom and additional shower room
  • Private mature rear garden with patio, lawn and ornamental pond
Read the full agent description

Situated in a quiet and highly regarded cul-de-sac in the heart of Sanderstead, this attractive four-bedroom detached 'Lawdon-style' family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, together with excellent potential for a growing family.

The property is approached via a generous entrance hall with a useful ground floor cloakroom. The principal living accommodation comprises a large through lounge and separate sitting room, flowing through to a dedicated dining area with sliding doors opening onto the rear patio. This flexible arrangement provides an excellent space for both everyday family life and entertaining.

A particular feature is the fourth bedroom located on the ground floor, making the property particularly well suited to larger families or those requiring accommodation for an elderly relative. The bedroom benefits from a deep walk-in wardrobe/storage area and shower cubicle.

The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, together with a selection of integrated appliances including oven, hob and extractor, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. The spacious garage has internal access to the property and offers excellent potential for conversion or extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.

On the first floor are three further bedrooms, together with a family bathroom, separate W.C. and additional shower room, providing excellent flexibility for family living.

Garden

The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, enjoying a good degree of privacy and seclusion thanks to the mature shrubs and trees surrounding the garden. A large paved patio provides an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining, leading onto a generous lawn with an ornamental fish pond and established planting. A useful garden shed provides additional storage, while the mature setting creates a peaceful and attractive environment for enjoying the garden during the warmer months.

To the front, a generous driveway provides off-street parking and access to the large integral garage.

Location

Sanderstead is renowned for its attractive open spaces, village atmosphere and strong sense of community. A range of local amenities are within easy reach, including shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare facilities and a Waitrose supermarket. Sanderstead Recreation Ground provides further recreational space, whilst the surrounding area offers a choice of golf courses, tennis facilities and cricket clubs.

The property is also conveniently positioned for a selection of highly regarded schools, including local primary and secondary schools together with a number of independent schools in the wider Caterham and Croydon areas.

For commuters, Riddlesdown, Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations are all within walking distance, providing frequent direct services to London Bridge and London Victoria. East Croydon is also easily accessible, offering connections to Gatwick Airport and the south coast. The 403 and 412 bus routes are close by, while the M25 and wider road network are readily accessible.

A feel for the area

Connected for everyday life

95%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
100%
100+ Mbps
95%
300+ Mbps
95%
1,000+ Mbps
95%
Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CR2 0HH · residential premises

Getting about

0.7 miles

to Sanderstead Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
7.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
10.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

Local information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.

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