PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
OPEN DAY SATURDAY 17th AUGUST. A superb red brick semi-detached, 4 double bedroom Victorian family home with off street parking, a cellar and a 77 ft SOUTH facing landscaped rear garden, located on a pretty tree-lined residential street in the heart of Honor Oak Park. This house ticks all the boxes!
The imposing red brick front exterior is impressive to say the least, classic Victorian large bay sash windows that dominate the façade with detailed masonry surrounding and an arched porch above the stunning stained-glass front door.
This special house has been lovingly cared for by its current owners and is offered to the market in a good condition. The house retains many of its period features such as high ceilings and period fireplaces.
Upon entry there is a lovely large hallway housing the staircase and entrance to the cellar which is a fantastic additional storage space.
The front double reception room boasts generous proportions spanning 28 ft in length with high ceilings, the huge bay sash windows illuminate the room with natural light. The floor has been carpeted and there is a working Victorian fireplace as a centrepiece. A door at the end of the room leads to a cloakroom.
The rear of the property has a conservatory extension to create an impressive kitchen, dining family room that spans the width of the property and is most certainly the beating heart of the house. The floors are solid wood matching the kitchen units solid wood worktops above housing the sink, oven, hob and extractor above.
The kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of wall and base mounted units and a central island with a marble breakfast bar and additional storage below. There is also a double glazed door leading to the side return.
The conservatory is a solid structure with double glazed windows, a renewed roof with skylights above for additional light and patio doors that lead directly to the rear garden. This is a great entertaining space with plenty of room for a large dining table.
The rear garden has a patio area with steps leading down to a large lawn that is surrounded by boarders with an array of mature plants, trees and shrubs. At the far end of the garden is a deck where there is a mains powered shed.
Upstairs are 3 large double bedrooms a family bathroom, a handy walk in cupboard off the landing and the master bedroom comes with an en-suite shower room
The master is at the front of the house boasting high ceilings, a stunning feature fireplace and a large sash bay window.
The en-suite shower room has grey marble tiles, a shower enclosure, toilet and wash hand basin with vanity units above and below. A large sash window allows for light and ventilation.
Adjacent is a large double bedroom with a window to the side of the house, the other large double is at the back of the house with stunning views over the rear garden and beyond.
The family bathroom is a really good size incorporating a roll top bathtub, a wash hand basin and a separate shower enclosure.
The loft has been converted to create a huge guest bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There is a skylight at the front and large dorma window to the rear, there is also plenty of storage in the eves, a large cupboard over the stairs and plenty of shelving.
This is a perfect home for entertaining and family living.
Lowther Hill is close to both Honor Oak Park station and Forest Hill where there are regular services to London Bridge (around 15mins) as well as London Overground services to Shoreditch and Highbury and Islington. There is also easy access to the Thameslink line at Crofton Park station or (around 15 mins walk) for Blackfriars, Farringdon and Kings Cross or Catford station for services to Charing Cross. The trendy high streets at Honor Oak Park and Brockley Rise boast a range of independent shops, cafes, bars, a deli and several highly-recommended restaurants and pubs. A short walk in the other direction gives access to thriving Forest Hill, with its pubs, independent shops, restaurants and highly regarded gym and swimming pool. Nearby green leafy open spaces can be found at Blythe Hill Fields, One Tree Hill and Horniman Gardens all offering fantastic views of the London skyline. Plus Beckenham Place is a short drive way. There is also a very good selection of Outstanding and Good primary schools nearby including Dalmain, Stillness, St William of York, and independent through school, St Dunstan’s College, is a short walk away.