PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
With summer here, this lovely 2-bedroom garden maisonette could be just what you are looking for! This isn’t any normal garden maisonette either as it comes with a long South East facing 65ft private garden that is full of mature plants and shrubs.
The maisonette is sold with a SHARE OF FREEHOLD, has its own entrance and is set on the garden level of this stunning semi-detached Victorian house which is conveniently located close to Forest Hill station offering regular links to London Bridge and use of the efficient Overground service.
Internally the maisonette is in excellent condition, decorated to a high standard with stylish fittings and double glazing throughout.
Upon approach to the house you are greeted with the immaculate façade of this handsome example of Victorian architecture. The house is set back from the street by a nice shared front garden. A pathway through the front garden leads to the entrance of the property and offers privacy and a nice outlook the area directly outside of this maisonette, up to the steps and flower bed belonging to this property.
The private entrance to the property is at the front of the building, as you enter there is a hallway leading to all the primary rooms. To the right as you enter is the second bedroom which is carpeted and gives access to a very large storage cupboard located under the stairs of the main building. A perfect study, nursery or guest bedroom.
Also at the front of the building is the main bedroom which is a very good size double. It has carpeted floors, plenty of space in the alcoves for large wardrobes and a front bay window that offers plenty of natural light and nice views overlooking the front garden.
The bathroom is stylishly decorated to a high standard. The walls and floors are clad with large grey tiles that seamlessly run thought to a walk-in shower enclosure. There is also a large corner bathtub with a handheld shower attachment, mirrored vanity cupboards above, a chrome heated towel rail and a contemporary toilet and wash hand basin with modern chrome fittings.
The reception room is a very generous space with solid timber flooring, ceiling spotlights, a contemporary radiator, built in shelving and cupboards in the alcoves of a chimney breast which has a working cast iron Victorian fireplace.
At the end of this room is a bay window next to the entrance to the kitchen dining room where there are also patio doors leading to the garden and a skylight above which gives the room natural light.
The kitchen dining room leads neatly off from the main reception room and there is plenty of space for a dining room table and chairs for entertaining guests. There is plenty of wall and base mounted wood effect units with a Corian worktop. The boiler, oven, microwave, hob, extractor and fridge are all neatly integrated and a window sits above the sink with nice views into the garden. There are ceiling spot lights above and an ambience lighting system to set the mood.
The kitchen offers more surprises as it also gives access to a very handy utility room where there is an additional sink set within a worktop with additional storage cupboards and space for a washing machine and drier below. Beyond this area is a door that leads to a separate guest toilet with wash hand basin.
The garden is a lovely space, 65ft in length with a decked area as you step out, a few steps lead up to an astro turfed lawn area with a decked pathway, surrounded by a boarders of mature shrubs and plants. At the far end of the garden there is another decked seating area, a large planter made of old railway sleepers and beyond this is a shed at the back for storing gardening equipment that is connected with electricity.
Devonshire Road is a much-loved street stretching form Forest Hill town centre to Honor Oak Park. This home is at the Forest Hill end, a few minutes' walk to the independent shops and cafés found in the area. 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 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 is a great property in a superb location, contact us now to arrange an appointment.