PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Stylish and elegant 2 bedroom ground floor Victorian maisonette with its own private entrance and front and rear garden. The property is sold with a SHARE OF FREEHOLD, has been completely refurbished by the current owners, double glazed windows throughout and is oozing with period features giving it plenty of character and charm.
The property is set back from the street by a lovely mature landscaped front garden. The building has two apartments that share the freehold, ground and first floor with two separate entrances for each. The striking red brick facade has an abundance of Victorian period features such as bay sash windows and detailed masonry above the windows and doorway.
Internally there is a spacious front reception room which has high ceilings, cornicing, original wooden flooring, a large square sash bay window fitted with plantation shutters that illuminates the room with natural light and a Victorian fireplace as a centrepiece. The room as been decorated in fashionable greys and there is a clever boxed window seat that hides the radiator beneath.
There is a luxurious bathroom that services the property, the floors are covered with suitably fitting grey patterned Victorian tiles accompanied by large grey tiles that surround the bath, toilet and wash hand basin. The large square bath tub has a stylish shower above with a folding glass screen. There is a double glazed sash window for light and ventilation and is frosted for privacy.
The master bedroom is a very generous double. It benefits from floor to ceiling freestanding wardrobes, carpeted floors, a window flirted with shutters and a Victorian fireplace.
The second bedroom fits a double bed making it a good guest room, nursery, study or kids bedroom.
The kitchen dining room to the rear of the property is simply stunning, the grey theme continues with large floor tiles and painted walls. The kitchen has a pantry, white gloss cupboards and a white granite worktop above with integrated gas hob, sink and white metro tiled splash back. There is room for a dining room table and chairs and space for a large fridge freezer.
There is a double glazed door to the side return and another one at the back that leads directly to the garden.
The private rear garden has a West facing aspect which catches the afternoon sun, there is decked area as you step out offering space for a table and chairs, perfect for al fresco dining. A step down leads to a slate gravel area surrounded by planters with an array of mature plants and shrubs. A nice secluded, low maintenence garden.
Dunoon Gardens is located on the popular Devonshire Road providing easy access to the amenities of both Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill.
This home is at the Honor Oak end, only a few minutes' walk to the independent shops and cafés found nearby, and the magical Devonshire Road Nature Reserve.
The station, just five minutes away, has services to London Bridge, Victoria and London Overground links to Canada Water, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington.
At the other end of Devonshire Road is Forest Hill where you will find a large Sainsbury's, Post Office, WH Smiths, Boots, delicatessens and modern swimming pool/leisure centre.
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.
This particular property was previously owned by famous Ska Reggae singer Desmond Dekker who wrote and sang the famous song “The Israelites” making this property eligible for a blue plaque in a few years which will add additional value and saleability!
This is a great property in a superb location. Contact us now to arrange an appointment.