PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
VIEWING DAY SATURDAY 30TH APRIL. Located on this popular quiet, residential street is this charming 4 double bedroom, mid terrace Edwardian family home. The substantial house offers plenty of space, 1611 sq ft (149.7 sqm) with plenty of scope to extend into the loft and side return (Subject to planning).
The property has been well maintained by the current owner and benefits from double glazed windows throughout, off street parking, a 56ft SOUTH facing private rear garden, high ceilings with cornicing and plenty of character and charm. The house has an attractive façade with a white painted exterior, a square bay window on the ground floor and a couple of steps leading up to the front door.
The property is set back from the street by a good size driveway with neat block paving and walls either side.
Upon entry there is a generously wide hallway with a lovely feature fireplace and original exposed floorboards that run seamlessly through to the second reception room. The winding staircase is a nice feature and incorporates useful storage underneath.
The front reception room is bright and cosy, it offers high ceilings and cornicing, carpeted flooring, a large square bay window that illuminates the room with natural light and a fireplace as a centrepiece.
The second reception room also has high ceilings with cornicing, it has original exposed wooden flooring and an attractive original fireplace. Double glazed French doors offer natural light and direct access to the garden via the side return.
At the end of the hallway is the kitchen dining room that occupies the rear of the property. The dining area big enough for a large table and chairs that sit neatly a window looking out to the side return.
The kitchen area is separated by an ‘L’ shaped worktop that houses a double ceramic sink that has storage below and to the side. Beyond this are plenty of wall and base mounted units on both sides of the room, the hob and extractor sit neatly under another side window and has a metro tiled splashback.
At the far end of the house is a conservatory that leads directly out to the garden, this area is currently being used as an extension of the kitchen as a utility room.
The garden is a suntrap thanks to its South facing aspect. There is a tiled patio area closest to the house, with a few steps leading to a raised lawn which is bordered with mature plants and shrubs.
Upstairs there is a generous landing with a cosy grey carpet on the floor and a storage cupboard.
At the front of the house there are two bedrooms, one is a large double with wood effect flooring and large double-glazed windows that fill the room with natural light. The bedroom adjacent is the smallest bedroom and makes a good kid’s bedroom, nursery or a home office.
The middle of the house is occupied by another large double bedroom equal to the one at the front, offering a high ceiling with cornicing, a feature fireplace with a storage cupboard in one of the alcoves, carpeted flooring and a double glazed wooden framed window that looks out toward the garden.
The family bathroom is a good size and is fully tiled, floor to ceiling. It benefits from a walk-in shower enclosure, heated towel rail, a bathtub and a wash hand basin with vanity unit. A frosted window sits above the sink offering natural light and ventilation. Adjacent is a separate toilet with its own window for light and ventilation.
At the far end of the house is another double bedroom which has a particular charm as is sits directly above the garden offering plenty of light and nice views.
Dunoon Road is conveniently located twixt Devonshire Road and Honor Oak Road providing easy access to the amenities of both Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill. 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 highly rated Fairlawn Primary school is literally at the top of the road (209 meters), Francesca Cabrini catholic school is only 241 meters and Horniman Primary is close by too (0.43 miles). Honor Oak Park station, just five minutes away (approx. 550 meters), has services to London Bridge and London Overground links to Canada Water, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington. Forest Hill station is on the same line but also offers a connection to London Victoria. At the other end of Devonshire Road is Forest Hill where you will find a large 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. Forest Hill Road leads down to the open green spaces of Brenchley Gardens and Peckham Rye as well as offering plenty of amenities including a couple of great pubs, restaurants and a GP surgery.