PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LAUNCHING SATURDAY 20TH MARCH. Located on this popular private road within the prestigious Dulwich Estate is this lovely mid-century modern four-bedroom family townhouse which enjoys panoramic viewing across Dulwich Woods and breath-taking views of the London skyline. The property benefits from a westerly facing private rear garden with a balcony above and privileged use of the Estate parkland beyond.
These unique townhouses offer plenty of light and spacious, flexible living accommodation set over three floors. Features include a lovely first floor reception with a balcony that catches spectacular sunsets from the west, Kitchen and dining room on the ground floor with direct access to the neatly manicured rear garden, generous storage throughout including a large loft space and an integrated garage with a parking space in front.
The house offers an abundance of floorspace totally just over 2055 sqft (190.9 sqm) comprising an entrance hall with guest cloakroom and a large storage cupboard under the stairs, a large dining room which still retains its original solid Teak flooring under the carpets and a sliding patio door leading out to the garden.
Cast iron steps lead down to the private garden with a patio area closest to the house followed by a lawn that is surrounded by mature plants and shrubs. Beyond the garden is direct access to the communal grounds that back on to Dulwich woods offering a green back drop of mature trees and woodland.
The kitchen diner has plenty of wall and base mounted units along both sides of the room with a tiled splashback above worktops that house the sink on one side and space for freestanding oven and hob on the other.
At the far end of the room there is a bench seating area just under the window offering lovely green views over the garden and beyond. A nice spot for breakfast.
The kitchen leads to a very handy laundry/utility area in the centre of the house where there is plenty of additional storage. Beyond this towards the front of the house is the garage which has an electric door that leads back out to the street.
Upstairs on the first floor, there is a stunning full width reception room with picture windows and a patio door leading out to a sunny westerly facing balcony with spectacular views over the garden, private parkland, Dulwich Woods and beyond this is the London skyline from the Shard to Heathrow. The reception room is carpeted but also retains its original wooden Teak flooring underneath as well as built in original cupboard and shelving.
The first floor also accommodates a generous double bedroom which makes a great home office with inbuilt wardrobes and shelving. There is also a bathroom with heated towel rail, shower above the bath, a toilet and wash hand basin, the large frosted glass windows allow for natural light and ventilation.
Up on the top floor there are a further three bedrooms, all with inbuilt storage. The master bedroom suite enjoys even more spectacular views over London and includes a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. The spacious attic is accessed via a pulldown ladder and offers potential for a loft extension subject to the normal planning consents.
The locality is home to a wide range of schools including the excellent Sydenham High, the three Dulwich Foundation schools; Dulwich College (boys), James Allen's Girl School (girls) and Alleyn's School (mixed) as well as Kingsdale School (secondary with Ofsted rating outstanding) and many first-rate primary schools such as Dulwich Prep, Oakfield, Dulwich Hamlet and many others besides; (nearly all scoring an Ofsted "Outstanding" rating). Nearby railway stations (Sydenham Hill, Gipsy Hill and Sydenham) connect to Victoria, London Bridge and the Overground while regular bus routes from Sydenham Hill serve local and central London connections. Nearby Sydenham, Crystal Palace and East Dulwich offer a wide range of amenities; shops, restaurants, cafés and boutique cinemas while Dulwich Village is home to the renowned Dulwich Picture Gallery and Forest Hill to the Horniman Museum. Regular weekend open markets are established in East Dulwich and in the museum's park. Finally the wonderful open spaces of Crystal Palace Park, the Sydenham Woods and Dulwich Woods nature trails, Sydenham Wells Park and, slightly further afield, in the old village, Dulwich Park, all provide plentiful recreational space.”