3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Lorne Avenue, Croydon CR0

Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000

Property

This beautifully presented three-bedroom house occupies a favoured position on Lorne Avenue, in the heart of Croydon's popular Shirley North area. The accommodation has been thoughtfully extended and improved, and now includes an extended kitchen that forms the heart of the home, offering a spacious and sociable environment for cooking, dining and entertaining. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are complemented by a superb loft room conversion, which provides flexible additional living space ideal for use as a fourth bedroom, home office or media room. The undoubted highlight of the property is the outlook from the loft room, where far-reaching views stretch across the capital, taking in the London skyline and the iconic towers of Canary Wharf, a truly special feature that is rarely found. Outside, the property further benefits from a private driveway providing off-street parking, together with a garage offering further parking or valuable additional storage. Combining generous proportions, versatile living space and a genuinely impressive vantage point, this is a home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Transport

The property benefits from excellent local transport connections. Croydon Tramline stops at Arena, Woodside and Blackhorse Lane are all within a short walk of Lorne Avenue, with trams running frequently throughout the day, typically every seven to ten minutes, providing a quick and convenient link into East Croydon. From East Croydon station, regular and fast mainline services run directly into central London, with trains reaching London Victoria in as little as 16 minutes (journey times average around 20-24 minutes) and London Bridge in a similarly short journey, with up to ten trains per hour on each route operated by Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express. This combination of tram and mainline rail makes for a genuinely easy and swift commute into the City and the West End.

Schools

Families are extremely well served by local schools. For primary-age children, the best-regarded options nearby are Monks Orchard Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School, both rated 'Good' by Ofsted and within half a mile, along with the primary phase of Oasis Academy Shirley Park, also rated 'Good'. For secondary education, Orchard Park High School and Oasis Academy Shirley Park (an all-through academy for ages 11-19) are both rated 'Good', while Eden Park High School in nearby Beckenham is also highly regarded, with a strong recent inspection. For those seeking independent education, the area is within easy reach of some of the country's most highly regarded private schools, including Whitgift School, Trinity School and Croydon High School (gdst), all located in Croydon and renowned for their outstanding academic reputations.

Local Amenities

Lorne Avenue sits within the sought-after Shirley and Addiscombe area, known for its village, community feel and excellent range of local amenities. Green space is in abundance, with Ashburton Park, Addiscombe Recreation Ground and the popular Shirley Park Golf Club all close by, perfect for weekend walks, sport and outdoor relaxation. The nearby Addiscombe Railway Park, created on a former railway line, adds further charm with its community gardens and walking routes. For eating and drinking, the area boasts a good range of independent cafes, restaurants and pubs, including Cafe Adagio and The Tram Stop for coffee and brunch, and The Claret, an award-winning free house popular with locals. A further selection of shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities can be found along Lower Addiscombe Road and in the wider Shirley area, while the shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities of Croydon town centre, including Boxpark and the Centrale and Whitgift shopping centres, are also within easy reach.

Please Quote AW0792 For All Enquiries - Ashley Whitehouse

Viewings are highly recommended

All prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries.

EPC - Rating D

Council Tax - Band E - Croydon