Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0

**Offers over £575,000*** Built in 1923, this charming three-bedroom bungalow in Foxes Wood could be the perfect family home. Cherished by its current owner for 45 years, the property exudes character. The dining room, complete with a log burner, serves as the heart of the home, while the lounge offers an additional log burner for cozy evenings. The contemporary shaker-style kitchen comes with a double oven with a 5-plate hob and a Belfast sink. A new boiler enhances the modern comforts of this historic gem. The property also features a well-built garden room equipped with drainage, plumbing, and electricity. the outbuilding has permitted use for a business granted, this versatile space is easily adaptable as a rental property, granny annex, or additional accommodation for the kids. Ideally situated, the bungalow is positioned opposite Pinewoods Scout Camp, which offers a lake and kayaking facilities. Just a five-minute walk away lies the exclusive Addington Golf Club, which backs onto the Addington Palace Golf Club off Gravel Hill. A scenic walk through the woods behind Shirley High School leads to 130 acres of Addington Hills and 114 acres of Lloyd Park, before passing through the Shirley Park Golf Club area off Addiscombe Road. A further stroll up Shirley Church Road takes you through Kennel Wood onto Shirley Heath, then through Threehalfpenny Woods into Sparrows Den—a locale popular for football, rugby (including facilities for Old Beccahamians Rugby Club), outdoor activities, dog walking, and rambling. The immediate area also benefits from excellent local schools, including St John’s (and its associated church, where Rev. Wilkes developed the famous Shirley Poppy) and the ‘Outstanding’ Harris Primary Benson School., Senior schools Shirley High Performing Arts and the independent Trinity Whitgift Foundation school is within walking distance Set on the edge of Foxes Wood in Shirley, this delightful cottage is surrounded by lush greenbelt, woodland, a tranquil lake, and three prestigious golf courses. With the potential to create a grand, bespoke design in a location with unlimited value is within reach. **Offers over £575,000***