Shirley Hills: 8-bedroom home with infinity pool for sale

Located at The Gatehouse, 45 Shirley Hills Road, this opulent residence, listed by Taylor Walsh, presents an exquisite family estate showcasing unmatched luxury and sophistication.

The property, which backs onto a golf course, has excellent transport links and is just 10 miles from central London.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area with twin islands and marble worktops (Image: Taylor Walsh)

It has two annexes, each with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, in addition to the main home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Upon entering the house, visitors are welcomed by a grand entrance hall with bespoke Old English Oak lattice panel flooring.

Drawing room with parquet flooring and views across the rear garden (Image: Taylor Walsh)

A central staircase, described as an architectural masterpiece, ascends through the heart of the property leading to the first floor, which features a minstrel gallery and a landing that provides access to all the bedrooms and bathrooms.

The ground floor reveals an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with an impeccably crafted Smallbone kitchen boasting dual centre islands and top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances.

Sitting room with parquet floor and sliding doors to pool terrace (Image: Taylor Walsh)

The dining space transitions into a drawing room with an original Adams fireplace and a separate sitting room with bifold doors that lead to the pool terrace.

This area offers views of the meticulously landscaped gardens.

The bedrooms are described as meticulously designed, and the bathrooms are individually conceived with onyx and marble finishes, epitomising refined living.

Bedroom seating area with mirrored wardrobes and views of surrounding trees (Image: Taylor Walsh)

Distinguished features also include underfloor heating on the ground floor, silk wall finishes, state-of-the-art Cat 5 cabling, and an integrated Sonos audio system.

The property is set on a 0.46-acre plot, surrounded by landscaped gardens with a variety of established trees and plants.

Children’s bedroom with built-in castle-style feature and mural ceiling (Image: Taylor Walsh)

Outdoor amenities include an infinity pool with a cascading water feature and a carriage driveway paved with granite cobblestones.

A detached two bedroom annex, and a second larger annex that’s accessed via the garden, provide luxury living for guests or could be used as spaces to relax or work out.

Bathroom with marble wall finishes and window overlooking mature trees (Image: Taylor Walsh)

The property’s location in Shirley Hills offers exclusivity, with easy access to Croydon Town Centre, East Croydon Station, and private and public golf courses like Addington Palace and Shirley Park.

First-floor landing with curved balustrade and central chandelier (Image: Taylor Walsh)

There is also easy access to the M25 and M23, ensuring swift connections to Heathrow, Gatwick, and Biggin Hill Airports.

The residence is also close to esteemed educational institutions such as Trinity School, Whitgift School, Royal Russell School, Coloma Convent Girls’ School, Old Palace School, and the Dulwich Foundations Schools, which are serviced by an exclusive foundation coach.

The property has a double carport providing undercover parking, and the private gated frontage offers secure parking for many vehicles.