PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Beautifully presented two double bedroom maisonette with a South facing private rear garden, situated on the ground floor of this stunning semi-detached Victorian house. Benson Road is one of Forest Hill's premier quiet residential streets close to Forest Hill station and an abundance of local amenities.
The house is set back from the street by a neat walled front garden and as a ground floor maisonette the flat benefits from its own front door. The whole flat benefits from having plenty of period character such as high ceilings, original sash windows and fireplaces.
Upon entry is a hallway that leads to all the rooms and gives access to a handy store cupboard.
At the front of the house is a huge kitchen reception room which has a centerpiece fireplace with an integrated wood burner and a large square bay sash window that illuminates the room with natural light.
The kitchen is set to one side of the room and has an abundance of wall and base units with integrated appliances, plenty of storage and worktop space. The kitchen is separated from the reception room by a breakfast bar.
To the rear of the flat are the two double bedrooms, the master has high ceilings and a double glazed window that over looks the rear garden. Adjacent is the second bedroom with is a good size double and also overlooks the rear garden through a large sash window.
Down the hallway to the right of the flat is access to the garden and a luxurious bathroom.
The bathroom is nicely decorated in fashionable grey underground brick tiles, there is a double glazed window for ventilation and natural light, a wash hand basin, toilet and a bath tub with shower above, enclosed by a shower screen. The boiler is also housed in a cupboard.
The rear garden is a good size, approximately 28' x 16' and its south facing making it a real sun trap. There is a patio area closest to the house and a lawn bordered by mature plants and shrubs.
Benson Road is a much-loved street stretching form Forest Hill town center to Honor Oak. This home is at the Forest Hill end, in the conservation area, only a few minutes' walk to the independent shops and cafes found nearby and the magical Devonshire Road nature reserve.
The station is just 5-minutes away, has services to London Bridge, Victoria and London Overground links to Canada Water, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington. At the end of the street is St David's which is the prettiest coffee shop you could wish for, there are superb comedy nights at The Signal and The Sylvan Post does excellent food along with some great pizza places. You'll also find a Sainsbury's, Post Office, WH Smiths, Boots, delicatessens and modern swimming pool/leisure center.
Horniman Museum and Gardens is very close and holds regular farmers' markets, great summer events and a butterfly sanctuary, while Sydenham Woods is also within walking distance.
Honor Oak Park is also within easy reach with an array of additional amenities and there is a number of highly rated primary schools locally such as Fairlawn which is just near the top of the street.
This is a great property in a superb location, contact us now to arrange an appointment.