Athena House, Edgehill Road, Purley

LOCATION The flourishing town of Purley holds a respectable reputation for being well sought-after, boasting mostly detached and semi-detached homes and apartments. Situated just South of Croydon, with its vibrant and bustling shopping facilities, nightlife and eateries which are only a 10-minute drive from Purley’s quieter, suburban side. Purley’s positioning conveys an idyllic balance between the two. Purley and its surrounding areas are also known for their excellent state and private schools which include, The John Fisher School, St David’s, Woodcote High School plus various others. The bustling high street features many well-known retailers and a small selection of lovely independent boutique’s, a Waitrose, cafés, and restaurants such as, Lord Roberts on the Green, whose brunch menu offers everything from Belgium waffles to smoked salmon bagels. In addition, there are also various recreational activities to choose from, Purley Swimming Pool, Purley Sports Club, Surrey Health and Racquet Club, VUE cinema and bowling. As well as easy access to the larger super stores in Purley Way, such as IKEA, Homesense and TK MAXX. Subsequently, local residents are spoilt by its favoured lush green perimeter, from Foxley Wood, a beautiful local nature reserve with ancient woodland hosting a variety of wildlife. To Round Shaw Downs, a nature conservation area with areas of woodland and big green open spaces, perfect for long leisurely walks. If you are looking for a quick and easy commute into Central London, Purley Train Station offers direct routes in 22 minutes to London Bridge and the M25 is only 6 miles away.

ACCOMMODATION Athena House is a smart, contemporary new build development of apartments, set within its own private grounds. The front of the development has been beautifully landscaped, with tree’s offering some privacy to the front facing apartments, presenting gorgeous pink cherry blossom during the spring/summer months as well as, a car park at the rear of the building with allocated parking spaces for each apartment. Located on Edgehill Road, a popular residential road just off the Purley Way which also borders the lovely Round Shaw Downs, a 52.7-hectare nature conservation. Its ideal location is a perfect mix between residential and urban with many of the amenities that Purley has to offer plus Purley and Purley Oaks trains stations within close proximity.

Inside, you are greeted by an entrance hallway with a storage cupboard, great for tucking away shoes and coats in. The open plan kitchen/dining/ living space is a magnificent room, whether you’re looking to entertain or simply kick back and relax. The space offers a soothing ambience via its neutral décor, decorated in a white colour palette to enhance the already bright space which is offered via the French doors out to the balcony and the multiple skylights. The bespoke fitted kitchen is beautifully finished. The contemporary design has stylish, handleless soft close units, married with chic Quartz worktops, with drainage grooves and upstands. Fully integrated for added convenience, each kitchen has been fitted with appliances such as, a fridge/freezer, oven, four ring gas hob, integrated extractor, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The adjoining balcony is fully covered therefore, making it ideal all year round. With enough room to put a table and chairs out so you can enjoy a morning coffee or perhaps a chilled glass of wine whilst watching the sun go down…
The elegant bathroom suits have white sanitary ware finished in contemporary marble effect Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles and stunning matte black fixtures and fittings. A Saneux vanity unit ideal for storing toiletries in, with an LED mirror above, a steel bath with a thermostatic shower mixer, walk in shower and a soft close toilet with concealed cistern. A truly impressive room, incorporating luxury finishes so you can enjoy the space to its full potential.

Lastly, two double bedrooms both light and airy via the windows and skylights. Complete with luxury carpets and a beautiful soft colour palette which creates a soothing and comfortable oasis to unwind in.

Having worked with Calibre Homes on some of their previous developments, I can confidently say that they always deliver and surpass our expectations. Having been around since 2014, they have a fantastic reputation behind them, known for producing exceptional homes at a very high standard. Their main focus and the foundation of each of their projects has always been on the quality and design of their developments. They always strive to create properties that work for a modern lifestyle, but also to make them stand out from the rest of the market. Each project is unique depending on their environment, understanding the surroundings allows them to create spaces in which people will ultimately want to live in and conclude with schemes to be proud of.

This information is intended as a guide only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. This does not form the basis of a contract of any part thereof. The descriptions, distances and other information are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. We reserve the right to alter the specification without notice and substitute materials, equipment or fittings for similar quality.