PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Occupying the whole ground floor of this pretty end of terrace Victorian conversion, is this utterly charming, one bedroom garden maisonette.
The flat benefits from its own private entrance on the side of the house, where there is a nice walled and gated courtyard. This intimate space is a perfect landing area upon arrival, handy for bringing in bikes and general storage. There is also a very useful lean-to conservatory which has been cleverly adapted into a utility room which houses the washing machine and drier.
Upon entry you are greeted by a lovely kitchen dining room that is oozing with character and charm. The kitchen runs along one side of the room allowing plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen has a rustic country feel with a wooden worktop housing the sink and engineered Oak flooring underfoot. Under the counter there is space for a dishwasher and oven with hob, on the other side of the room there is space for a freestanding fridge freezer.
A patio door leads directly onto a wonderful private rear garden that is a magical oasis of peace and tranquillity. The garden is very well established with some very mature plants and shrubs, that have been carefully loved for. There is a central patio area and a benched seating area to the side that is sheltered by a pergola covered in an array of climbing plants, such as Jasmine and Roses. To the side of the of the property is another access point to the lean-to conservatory, handy for storing gardening equipment and the like.
At the front of the flat there is a cosy front reception room that has high ceilings, original exposed wooden flooring that has been sanded and varnished, fitted shelving/cupboards in the alcoves of the chimney breast and a large double glazed bay window that illuminates the room with natural light.
Adjacent is the main bedroom which is a very good size double. It comes with floor to ceiling, bespoke fitted wardrobes surrounding the chimney breast, more original exposed floorboards, high ceilings and a patio door that leads back out to the courtyard.
The bathroom and toilet are separate which is convenient for obvious reasons. The bathroom has been stylishly renovated in a contemporary finish. There is a slimline square wash hand basin with a vanity unit below and a bath with shower enclosure above. There is also a heated towel rail and a frosted window for natural light and ventilation.
Crofton Park Road is within 600 meters of Crofton Park station where there is easy access to the Thameslink line for Blackfriars, Farringdon and Kings Cross. Honor Oak Park station is withing 700 meters and a lovely walk through Blythe Hill Fields, there are regular services to London Bridge (around 15mins) as well as London Overground services to Shoreditch and Highbury and Islington. 172 bus route is also very handy going directly to Aldwych.
The high street at Crofton Park offers an array of amenities, including a supermarket, cafes, a Malaysian Deli and a selection of good pubs such as the Crofton Park Tavern..
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.