PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Perched on top Ringmore Rise with stunning views over the London Skyline is this lovely SEMI-DETACHED 4-bedroom family home in need of some modernisation. The house sits on a wide plot with a front garden, incorporating off street parking, an integrated garage and a large private WEST FACING rear garden measuring 33ft x 33ft. Offered to the market CHAIN FREE! Sunsets from up here are breath-taking throughout the year!
This charming 1930’s house has a charming white painted façade and double-glazed windows throughout.
The house is set back from the street with a driveway that slopes slightly towards the property and bordered by a lawn with mature trees and shrubs. There is a side return that offers access to the garden as well as an entrance to the kitchen and the lower ground floor.
The front entrance to the house is through a double-glazed porch, (handy for shoes and brollies) with a front door that gives access to the building. As you enter the house there is a generous entrance hall which has carpeted flooring and houses the staircase which has a storage cupboard underneath. There is also another large cupboard for hanging coats and the like, as well as access to a handy guest WC with wash hand basin and a small frosted window.
The hallway extends through to the kitchen on the side and double reception/dining room at the rear.
The kitchen breakfast room is a good size with plenty of wall and base mounted units that wrap around the whole room. There is a tiled splash-back and a laminate worktop that houses the hob with extractor above on one side of the room and a sink that sits below a large window that looks out to the front garden. Additionally, there is an integrated double oven and microwave in tall units on the other side of the room. The flooring is fully tiled and there is plenty space for white goods under the counter. A door to the side return provides access to the rear garden as well as the front of the property down a few steps.
The reception room occupies the whole rear width of the house and is separated into two distinct areas, the lounge area at the left of the house and a dining room at the right. Thanks to the topography of the hill, the reception room is raised from the garden below which offers a unique perspective of the London Skyline as well as an abundance of natural light.
The lounge area to the right has large double sliding doors that leads directly onto a large balcony which over hangs the garden below, from here is a perfect viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular views of the London Skyline and the amazing sunsets the WEST FACING aspect offers. The room has carpeted floors with wall lights and a fireplace in in the chimney breast which has shelving in the alcoves.
The left side of the reception room is an extension of the lounge but could make a good dining area. It has a large double-glazed window that overlooks the garden below and a spiral staircase that leads down to the lower ground floor.
The rooms beneath are technically lower ground but as the house is on a downward slope the rooms are actually the same level of the rear garden. The two rooms here that are interconnected, the first room has a good ceiling height, however the rear room has a slightly restricted head height.
The rooms also have their own entrance from the side return which makes this a very versatile space, it could be very handy access for a home office, studio/workshop space, a guest bedroom or a room for an au-pair or a teenager..
The garden is a good size approx. 33ft (10m) long by 33ft (10m) wide. The garden has two lawned terraces which is in the process of being landscaped and a new retaining wall being built at o the rear boundary. There is a path from the side return leading down steps to each terrace and there is a border of mature plants and shrubs on the opposite side. Once again there are lovely views from the upper terrace and plenty of direct sunshine thanks to the Westerly aspect.
Upstairs the house offers well laid out accommodation with a landing offering access to all the rooms.
At the front of the house there is a double bedroom that looks out to the front garden through a double-glazed window, there is a built-in cupboard in the corner of the room and the floors are carpeted. On the other side of the house is a good-sized family bathroom which is partially tiled with a wash hand basin. There is also a toilet and a bathtub with shower above, although there is plenty of space for a separate shower enclosure, if rearranged. A frosted double-glazed window to the front allows for natural light and additional ventilation.
On the other side of the hall at the back of the house are two more good size double bedrooms, both have fitted cupboards and lovely big windows offering far reaching views over the London Skyline.
This lovely family home does require modernisation but offers a well-proportioned layout and potential for a loft extension, the adjacent semi-detached neighbour has already done theirs which offers precedence. (Subject to planning). In the meantime, the loft space offers plenty of additional storage.
Ringmore Rise is a very popular residential location and a remarkably quiet street, there is a very good community of local residents and great amenities nearby. There are a number of highly rated Ofstead schools locally (Horniman and Fairlawn Primary schools). The rear entrance of Horniman gardens literally around the corner and the museum there is great fun for the family!
Ringmore Rise 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 stations are Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park both are within 800m, 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.