2 Bed Bungalow, Borrowdale Drive, CR2

Available for rent immediately is a newly renovated, detached bungalow. The property is located on a quiet residential street, with a generously sized patio and garden overlooking beautiful greenery and rolling hills. It benefits from great transport links nearby, less than a 5 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and a 3 minute drive to the nearest Train Station. This is perfect for those who want to balance easy access to the hustle and bustle of The City, with the open space of the countryside, and a village atmosphere.

Main Features:
· 2 generously sized bedrooms
· 1 newly renovated bathroom
· Large well-maintained Garden
· Parking (garage, driveway, and on-street) 
· Unfurnished (aside from fridge, washing machine and built-in wardrobes)
· Additional storage: attic and garage
· Bills excluded
· Close to public transport and amenities

Parking:
Driveway suitable for one car, garage for a second car, as well as on the street parking with no permits required.

The Property:
Perfect home for all ages – from young professionals, to families, and retirees. No stairs means this is fantastic for those with limited mobility too. The 2 bedrooms are spacious, the modern bathroom is brand new due to a full renovation. The kitchen has great storage including a pantry (fridge/freezer/washing machine/dishwasher included). The huge lounge/dining room is certainly the heart of the house, with a stunning view through the patio windows overlooking lush green hills. The generously spaced garage has a work desk built in for those DIY enthusiasts. The garden has been well-tended to and makes for a great space for BBQs and garden parties, with a paved patio offering the perfect spot for an outdoor dining table.

What's around? 
Less than a 2 minute walk from the front door is Sanderstead Park, offering a short-cut (5 minute walk) to the High Street which has a Waitrose Supermarket, Costa Coffee, COOK, multiple takeaways and restaurants (Mediterranean, Indian, Chinese, Fish & Chips etc.), independent coffee shops, hairdressers, beauty salons, news agents, florists etc. The local library, church, duck pond, and fields with roaming horses are also within walking distance.

You’re only a 4 minute drive to Selsdon and a 7 minute drive to Purley, with large supermarkets (Tescos, Sainsburys and Lidl), restaurants, shops, pubs, libraries, swimming pools, gyms etc. available. You’re also within a 9 minute drive to Croydon High Street, with Centrale Shopping Centre, Whitgift Shopping Centre, Box Park, Vue Cinema, and plenty more. Cosy country pubs, sprawling golf courses, beautiful lavender fields, walking trails, woods and farms are all within a short drive.

Transport:
· 3 minute drive to Riddlesdown Station Zone 6 (free on-street parking available) with direct trains to East Croydon (9 min), Clapham Junction (19 min), London Victoria (26 mins) and London Bridge (24 mins)
· 4 minute drive to Sanderstead Station Zone 6 with direct trains to East Croydon (5 min), Clapham Junction (16 min), London Victoria (23 mins) and London Bridge (20 mins)
· 6 minute drive to Purley Oaks Station Zone 6 (free on-street parking available) with direct trains to East Croydon (5 min), Clapham Junction (17 min), London Victoria (23 mins) and London Bridge (20 mins)
· 6 minute drive to Purley Station Zone 5 with direct trains to East Croydon (5 mins), Clapham Junction (15 mins), London Bridge (19 mins), London Victoria (23 mins), London Gatwick (17 mins), Brighton (50 mins)
· Excellent bus routes, within walking distance of bus stops on the 412 and 403, servicing Selsdon, Purley, Croydon etc.
· Nearest Airport: 24 Minute drive to London Gatwick (49 minute drive to the next closest - London Heathrow)
· Nearest Seaside Town: 34 Minute drive to Brighton

Schools 
You are spoilt for choice with this property being in the catchment area of plenty of wonderful schools – state, private and grammar. Some examples have been highlighted below -
· Nurseries (within a 5 minute drive): Fennies Nursery Sanderstead, Lemon Tree Montessori, Little Angels Pre-School, Bright Sparks Day Nursery Selsdon. With plenty of other options within easy reach.
· Primary Schools (within a 5 minute drive): Gresham Primary School, Atwood Primary Academy, Ridgeway Primary School, Greenvale Primary School. With plenty of other options also within easy reach.
· Secondary Schools (within a 15 minute drive): Riddlesdown High School, Croydon High School for Girls, Wallington High School for Girls (Wallington County Grammar for Boys is less than 20 minutes’ drive too), Wilson's School, John Fisher School, Warlingham School. With plenty of other options within easy reach.

This is a truly wonderful home, get in touch ASAP to arrange a viewing and for further information on the application requirements/process!