PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
OPEN DAY SATURDAY 14TH MARCH. Perched on this popular tree-lined street in Forest Hill, offering stunning views over the city is this fantastic 1930’s semi-detached 5 bedroom family home that has been beautifully presented throughout and benefits from a landscaped 155ft SOUTH facing rear garden with breath-taking far reaching green views over Horniman Gardens from all rear rooms of the house.
Additional benefits include a neat front garden, shared off street parking, separate garage, all windows are double glazed for heat and sound insulation, engineered oak flooring on the ground floor and a burglar alarm. On top of all this the house is a few minutes’ walk from Forest Hill station and Honor Oak Park station with regular links to London Bridge and Overground connections into town.
The exterior of the house is in excellent condition, with a pretty front garden which has steps boarded by mature plants and shrubs leading down to the front porch.
Upon entering the house there is a generous entrance hall which houses the staircase, there is plenty of room here for offloading the kids, shopping, prams, brollies and shoes.
A bright and spacious double reception room spans the property from front to back, the front section of the house is a very cosy space, perfect for snuggling down to watch a movie, there are wooden floors, a feature fireplace, built in cupboard and shelving in the alcoves and a large square bay window which illuminates the room with natural light.
The back of the house has been opened up to create a superb kitchen dining room with lovely views over the garden, this room is especially bright as the back of the house is completely South facing.
It’s a really social area for having guests with plenty of space for a large a dining room table. There is tonnes of storage space in the fashionably styled white wall and base mounted units, there is space for a tall fridge freezer and washing machine, all the other appliances are integrated including a Bosh dishwasher. The hob and sink are fitted into the black worktop accompanied by a white metro tiled splash back with extractor hood above.
Large double glazed patio doors from the reception room open up seamlessly to the 155ft SOUTH facing rear garden.
External access to the rear garden can also be found via the side return parking space in front of the garage. Closest to the house is a lovely patio area, ideal for al fresco dining and summer BBQ’s. Steps lead down to the patio area which is enclosed by mature planters on either side making this patio a really nice private intimate outside space. Beyond this is a lush green lawn with a path down one side again bordered by planters full of an array of shrubs and plants that will come into their own in the spring/summer months with a bloom of colours and scents. The garden back on to Horniman gardens which provides for a green back drop and complete privacy to the rear.
Upstairs are the 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor is completely carpeted, there are two large double bedrooms one facing front with a large square bay window and one to the rear overlooking the garden and beyond, both share similar features such as fireplaces with alcoves and high ceilings. A smaller double is also at the front of the house and has a lovely bay window, this room is currently being used as a child’s bedroom.
The luxurious family bathroom is a good size incorporating a contemporary glass shower enclosure accompanied by a freestanding bath tub, toilet and wash hand basin with vanity unit below. The floors and walls are clad in stylish grey tiles and there is underfloor heating and a towel rail for additional comfort. A frosted double glazed windows allows for natural light and ventilation.
The top floor has been converted to create a lovely master bedroom suite with a shower room and the 5th bedroom.
The master bedroom is dominated by a large Juliette balcony which has breath-taking views over the garden and Horniman Gardens. The floors are solid wood and there is a dressing room area to the side with plenty of space for cupboards.
The shower room has a heated towel rail, a shower enclosure, toilet and wash hand basing with vanity unit, a skylight above gives the room plenty of natural light.
The 5th bedroom is at the front of the house, there are velux windows with integrated black out blinds and storage beneath in the eaves. This room is currently being used as a study.
Westwood Park is a quiet residential road that is very popular with young families as there are a number of Good and Excellent rated Ofstead schools locally (Horniman and Fairlawn). Horniman gardens literally at the back of the garden and the museum there is great fun for the family!
Westwood Park is conveniently flanked by Forest Hill on one side and Honor Oak Park on the other, both areas offering a bustling array of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants for all ages.
The nearest station is Forest Hill which is less than 800 meters or a 10 minute walk and Honor Oak Park is also nearby (0.78 miles). Both have the efficient Overground service and National Rail to London Bridge.
Nearby green leafy open spaces can be found at Horniman Gardens, One Tree Hill, Dulwich Park and Blythe Hill Fields, most of which offer fantastic views of the London skyline.