PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Offering an abundance of space 2326 sq ft (216.1 sm) and plenty of character and charm is this stunning 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom, semi-detached family home, located in this highly sought-after street between Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park. This lovely house is decorated and presented to a high standard throughout and has some lovely original features including marble fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows. The property also benefits from a large SOUTH EAST facing private rear garden and double glazing throughout.
The property is set back from the street by a walled front garden with a gate and a black and white tiled Victorian path leading to the front door which is protected by a porch. The exterior of the property has an imposing façade with two large bay windows surrounded by detailed masonry and exposed yellow stock bricks that have been sandblasted to give the house a clean and striking look.
Upon entry there is a large entrance hall housing the staircase which offers access to the cellar beneath and a guest toilet at the end of the hall. The hallway also has high ceilings with cornicing and solid wood flooring that runs seamlessly through the whole of the ground floor rooms.
At the front of the house there is a fantastic double reception and with has stunning period features such as high ceilings with cornicing, two marble fireplaces with the one at the front housing a wood burner, fitted cupboards and shelving in the alcoves, and a large bay window furnished with plantation shutters. A large arched opening separates the front reception from the rear, French patio doors at the rear lead directly out to the garden via the side return.
At the back of the house there is a large kitchen breakfast room that leads to a beautiful South East facing garden via French patio doors. The kitchen has plenty of base level white gloss units with a granite worktop above housing the hob with extractor above and the sink which sits neatly under a window to the side. The kitchen worktop wraps around the side of the kitchen and extends to create a breakfast bar which separates the rear for a dining area that overlooks the garden.
The garden is neatly landscaped with a patio area closest to the house followed by a large lawn which has a shed at the far end. Thanks to the South facing aspect it gets plenty of natural light.
Upstairs there are six double bedrooms two of which are en suite plus a further family bathroom.
On the first floor, the main bedroom spans the whole width of the front of the house, this grand bedroom benefits from high ceilings a stunning feature fireplace with marble surround accompanied by fitted wardrobes in the alcoves either side, the floors are carpeted and there are two large sets of sash windows furnished with plantation shutters. The bedroom also has an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower enclosure, a toilet and a wash hand basin.
Also on this floor are two further bedrooms, one in the middle of the house adjacent to the main bedroom and one at the far end of the house, both have carpeted flooring and double-glazed windows. The bedroom at the back is a large double and offers nice views over the rear garden through a large bay window.
Between these bedrooms is the family bathroom which is clad, floor to ceiling, in neutral coloured tiles. There is a lovely roll top bath that sits under a mirrored wall, a contemporary wash and basin and toilet and a walk-in glass shower enclosure. Two frosted double-glazed windows allow for natural light and ventilation.
Upstairs on the second floor there is a large double bedroom at the front of the house with comes with an en-suite shower room, perfect for guests. There are wood floors and three large Velux windows for natural light and storage in the eaves. The en-suite shower room is decorated in a similar style to the bathroom downstairs with a walk in shower, a toilet and a wash hand basin.
Two further bedrooms are located at the rear, one is a small double with fitted cupboards, this could make a good study or child’s bedroom. The other bedroom is a good size double with carpeted floors and a double-glazed sash window offering far reaching views over the garden and far beyond.
Devonshire Road is a much-loved street stretching form Forest Hill town centre to Honor Oak Park. 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 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. The trendy high street at Honor Oak Park boasts a range of independent shops, cafes, bars, a deli and several highly recommended restaurants. 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. There is also a very good selection of highly rated primary schools nearby such as Fairlawn School, Stillness School and Dalmain School.