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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · SE26 6LZ
Sold STCReduced £19k (−2.6%) on 3 SepListed 185 days
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About
Set on Mount Ash Road, a quiet cul-de-sac ideally positioned between Forest Hill and Sydenham, this charming early Victorian two-bedroom townhouse offers over 1,000 sq ft of beautifully presented living space arranged across three floors.
Stepping inside, the home retains attractive period character while incorporating modern touches throughout.
The lower ground floor features a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area with integrated appliances, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining.
Patio doors open directly onto a private southeast-facing rear garden, while a front courtyard provides additional outdoor space.
On the ground floor, a bright living room provides a relaxing retreat, alongside a modern family bathroom. The first floor offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and an ensuite shower room.
Mount Ash Road is well placed for the amenities of both Forest Hill and Sydenham, including a variety of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs.
Excellent transport links provide easy access into the City, while a number of green spaces and highly regarded local schools are also nearby.
EPC Rating: C Kitchen (3.40m x 3.16m) Double-glazed windows and door to garden, inset ceiling spotlights, fitted kitchen units, 1.5 bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven and gas hob, extractor hood, utility area housing washing machine, tile flooring.
Dining Room (4.39m x 3.81m) Double-glazed window and door to front courtyard, inset ceiling spotlights, fireplace, column radiators, storage cupboard, tile flooring.
Entrance Hall (6.97m x 1.48m) Double-glazed window, pendant ceiling lights, column radiator, wood flooring.
Reception Room (6.97m x 1.48m) Sash windows, pendant ceiling light, fireplace, column radiator, wood flooring.
Bathroom (2.81m x 2.37m) Double-glazed window, pendant ceiling light, freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower, washbasin, WC, column radiator, tile flooring.
Bedroom (4.38m x 2.59m) Sash windows, pendant ceiling light, built-in wardrobes, column radiator, fitted carpet.
Ensuite (2.96m x 0.93m) Inset ceiling spotlights, walk-in shower, washbasin, WC, heated towel rail, tile flooring.
Bedroom (3.25m x 2.80m) Double-glazed window, pendant ceiling light, loft access, column radiator, fitted carpet.
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