Hedgefield Villa, Cayton Road, Coulsdon, CR5

This refined and minimal triplex apartment within an imposing period building from 1905 is somewhat at odds with its previous life as an asylum. Connected to the former Netherne Hospital that served the surrounding Surrey countryside, it closed its doors in 1995.

The apartment is arranged around a substantial corner of the building, with a private entrance on the ground floor. From here the interior ascends over three floors with oversized rooms on every level, all beautifully composed with sublime detailing that's paired with lots of practical touches.

At a fraction over 2,100 sq ft, this is family-size territory. All four bedrooms are neatly distributed to offer privacy and a place to escape to whenever you need some quiet time.

Dark pastel-blue tones colour the stairwell and contrast with the crisp, bright walls of the bedrooms and the voluminous open-plan living space, all of which enjoy the light which pours in through those generous sash windows.

Three of the bedrooms are doubles with en-suite bathrooms, while the fourth, currently set up as a very comfy home office, is also a very nice size.

The principle bedroom suite feels like a mini apartment and has a real sense of occasion with its chic decorative touches and calming atmosphere. Opposite the bed recess, large built-in wardrobes sit next to a semi open-plan en-suite with a squared opening that frames the bath.

The sizeable living room is a true statement space: over 26ft long and 18ft wide, it has a considerable ceiling height and scenic park views from two sides. From here to the dining area and open-plan kitchen, everything just flows without feeling squeezed or out of place.

Private, open parkland fringed with trees surrounds the building. It's a serene landscape that's perfect for Sunday strolls and big enough to use as a jogging route if the mood takes you. You can also use the on site Nuffield gym which is included as part of the ground rent payable. There's also allocated off street parking.

Beyond the tranquil setting of the village of Netherne-On-The-Hill there's a generous list of things to do and places to be seen. For an urgent coffee fix, stop off at the bottom of Netherne Hill as you head out to the A23 which is just a few mins in the car. Picturesque Chipstead Village is closeby and borders the Surrey Hills, an Area Of Natural Beauty, while Chipstead station has trains to London Bridge.

Redhill and Reigate are about 15-20 mins drive, with former's mainline station having fast trains to London, Brighton and Gatwick, and the latter's medieval town centre chock full of independent boutiques and sophisticated places to eat and drink.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Leasehold (982 years)
Service Charge: £216.66 per quarter
Council tax £2645.40 per annum