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GODSTONE
ROAD
Purley, CR8 2AN
Freehold educational property on a 1 acre site. 8,994 sq ft
13,914 sq. ft. GIA
1
Executive Summary
• The site comprises an educational premise totalling
1,292 Sq. M. / 13,914 Sq. Ft. GIA with the wider site
totalling 0.97 acres / 0.39 hectares.
• Lawful use as a school under Use Class F.1 of the new
Use Class Order 2020
• Situated in the London Borough of Croydon and 0.5
miles from Purley Town Centre
• Freehold with vacant possession
• Opportunity to convert property to alternative uses
subject to obtaining necessary planning consent.
• Unconditional offers are invited in excess £3,100,000
(Three Million, One Hundred Thousand Pounds) for the
freehold interest, reflecting a capital value of £222.00
per sq. ft.
2 59 Godstone Road, Croydon 3
Local Area
59 Godstone Road is located 0.5 miles (12 minute walk) from the
town centre of Purley, a prosperous district in South London, SHIRLEY
CROYDON
situated close to Croydon and within easy commute of London.
BEDDINGTON
The property is situated on the north-eastern side of Godstone LLOYD PARK
WAYDON ADDINGTON GOLF
COURSE
Road at the junction with St James Road. The surrounding
area is primarily residential, although there are two churches
ADDINGTON
next to the site. To the south-east lie flats, with the remainder
SOUTH
of the properties along Godstone Road being semi-detached or BEDDINGTON PURLEY
WAY PLAYING
FIELDS
terraced properties. SELSDON
WOOD
Purley and its surrounds is known for its notable educational SELSDON
offerings, both private and state, from pre-prep to senior schools,
WOODCOTE
language schools and colleges.
PURLEY
SELSDON WOODS
The town centre has developed over the years to offer a vibrant 59 GODSTONE
PURLEY DOWNS
ROAD GOLF CLUB
mix of high street retailers, cafés and restaurants as well as
WOODCOTE
independent stores and designer boutiques. GOLF CLUB
FARLEIGH
GOLF CLUB
KENLEY HAMSEY GREEN
Outside space is in abundance with Riddlesdown Common,
Purley Beeches, Kenley Common, Farthing Downs and Oaks Park RIDDLESDOWN
all within walking proximity of the property.
Connectivity
Situated off the A23, the property provides direct access to Purley Town Centre and onwards to London.
Purley Mainline Station provides train links to East Croydon in 7 minutes, London Bridge within 30 minutes and London
Victoria in 40 minutes.
The M25 and M23 are less than 6 miles away for easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
4 59 Godstone Road, Croydon 5
Description 59 Godstone Road is a Victorian red brick faced structure of late 1800s build and has been the home of Oakwood School since 1996. The building comprises 13,914 Sq. Ft. GIA over basement, ground, first and attic floors and sits on an acre of grounds which provide a mixture of outdoor school sports facilities, playground areas and car parking/ school drop off. The property has been modernised over the years to suit the needs of a modern prep school but retains its original Victorian features with high ceilings and large sash windows on all four elevations. A double height multipurpose hall with 6.85m ceiling height is housed within the property with internal and external access at ground floor level. Between 2009 and 2015, the property was extended at roof level to provide additional classrooms, and at the rear to provide a larger staff room and new music room. Accommodation Floor Area Sq. M Area Sq Ft No of Rooms Basement 18.7 201 1 Ground 674 7,255 20 First 445 4,790 20 Attic 155 1,668 2 Total 1,292.7 13,914 43 6 59 Godstone Road, Croydon 7
Further Information
Development Potential
Freehold Title
Due to the cellular layout of the property and the presence of later extensions, there is significant scope for a The property is held under freehold title SGL573071
reconfiguration of the interiors and formal conversions of the loft to enhance the usable floor space.
VAT
The local listing of the property will create resistance to extensive demolition and any proposals to refurbish The property is not elected for VAT
or enhance the property will need to consider the external envelope of the building and retain the legibility
Freehold Title
of the facades.
The property will be sold with full vacant possession.
The relatively low site density of the existing building creates potential new structures within the curtilage of
Proposal
the site without overbearing effects, loss of light, or mutual overlooking with adjoining properties with the
property suitably distanced from neighbouring residential to minimise risk of negative impact. For sale via informal tender.
Unconditional offers are invited for the benefit of the freehold interest with
vacant possession.
Contact
Planning
For further information, or to arrange a viewing please contact sole agents Levy
Real Estate:
The property has an established educational use and has been occupied by Oakwood School since 1996.
To view this property via video tour, click here.
Previous use was predominantly educational or community use since it is construction.
Commercial: Residential:
James Elliott Kit Haig
Oakwood School are relocating within the London Borough of Croydon to expand the capacity of the school,
e: james.elliott@levyrealestate.co.uk e: kit.haig@levyrealestate.co.uk
thereby intensifying their educational use within the borough meaning there will be no net loss of educational
t: 020 7747 0143 t: 020 7747 0111
space if the site were to be developed to alternative uses.
m: 07840 111 493 m: 07854 963 145
Harry Cormack
The building is locally listed and is not in a conservation area but through prior planning consent, has
e: harry.cormack@levyrealestate.co.uk
undergone a number of extensions over the years.
t: 020 7747 0144
m: 07815 463 822
Whilst Croydon is currently exceeding its own current 5 year housing target, the pressure for additional housing
delivery on smaller sites remains a priority, notably so with the new London Plan in march 2021. The borough MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967 - Levy Real Estate LLP for themselves and for the Vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are given
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property. All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. February 2021
8 59 Godstone Road, Croydon 9
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