8 bed detached house for sale The Gatehouse, 45 Shirley Hills Road, Croydon CR0

An exquisite family estate showcasing unparalleled luxury and sophistication throughout. Upon entering this prestigious residence, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall adorned with bespoke Old English Oak lattice panel flooring. A central staircase, an architectural masterpiece, gracefully ascends through the heart of the property, leading to the first floor featuring a minstrel gallery and a landing providing access to all lavishly appointed bedroom and bathroom accommodations.The ground floor unfolds a sprawling open-plan kitchen/dining realm, featuring a separate dining area and an impeccably crafted Smallbone kitchen boasting dual centre islands, ample storage with top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, and an adjacent utility room. A luminous dining space seamlessly transitions to an opulent drawing room with an original Adams fireplace, an intimate reading room, and an additional sitting room with bifold doors that unveil the pool terrace, offering enchanting vistas of the meticulously landscaped gardens.Five meticulously designed bedrooms and four individually conceived bath/shower sanctuaries adorned with onyx and marble finishes, define the epitome of refined living. The principal bedroom indulges in the luxury of a spacious sitting and dressing area.Distinguished features of this residence include underfloor heating on the ground floor, sumptuous silk wall finishes, state-of-the-art Cat 5 cabling, and an integrated Sonos audio system.Nestled on a pristine 0.46-acre parcel, the property is embraced by meticulously landscaped gardens boasting a diverse array of established trees and plants. Outdoor amenities include an infinity pool with a cascading water feature, a regal carriage driveway paved with exquisite granite cobblestones, a detached two bedroom annex, and a second larger annex that’s accessed via the garden providing luxury living for guests, or simply a space to relax, work or workout in, or simply unwind.Shirley Hills provides an unparalleled setting of exclusivity, ideally positioned with seamless access to Croydon Town Centre, East Croydon Station (offering services to London Victoria and London Bridge), and prestigious private and public golf courses such as Addington Palace and Shirley Park. Effortless vehicular access to the M25 and M23 ensures swift connections to Heathrow, Gatwick, and Biggin Hill Airports. Additionally, the residence is in close proximity to esteemed educational institutions, including Trinity School, Whitgift School, Royal Russell School, Coloma Convent Girls’ School, Old Palace School, and the Dulwich Foundations Schools, serviced by an exclusive foundation coach.Video tour is available.EPC Rating: CLocationCroydonParking - Car PortDouble carport provides undercover parking, while the private gated frontage offers secure parking for many vehicles.