Major development site near Croydon town centre put up for sale
The 0.53-acre site on Edridge Road was previously home to the Colombus House office development but has now been demolished.
Agents Watling Real Estate have been appointed to find a buyer.
Jamie Lamond, who is leading the sale process, said: "An earlier planning consent for a residential tower block development expires this month, but importantly the site is promoted within Croydon's Local Plan as suitable for residential uses and we expect that prospective parties will be putting forward their own revised schemes."
He continued: "There is a clear demand for modern high-quality residential accommodation popular with young professionals, key workers and students of London South Bank University's Croydon Campus."
Watling Real Estate unveils CGI of future Croydon high-rise proposal (Image: Watling Real Estate) The site is currently being used as a short-term car park, providing potential buyers with a source of income.
Situated to the south-west of the town centre, it is close to the A232, one of the main routes into central Croydon.
It sits between Edridge Road Community Health Centre and Leon House, an office building converted to residential.
The site is surrounded by successful residential developments, such as Ten Degrees, College Road Tower, Aspect Croydon, London Square and The Fold.
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The Fold is less than 100 metres from the Edridge Road site.
Interested parties are invited to view the site and make offers for the freehold.
Further details and viewings can be arranged by contacting jamie.lamond@watling.com.
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