3-bedroom semi-detached house · SE26 4EY
For saleListed 39 days
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About
Set in a popular residential location in Sydenham, this impressive Victorian semi-detached family home offers beautifully arranged accommodation over three floors, combining the character and proportions of its period with thoughtful modern improvements.
The property has been carefully designed by the current owners to make the very best use of the available space, creating a home that feels both stylish and exceptionally practical.
The ground floor immediately impresses with its versatile living accommodation.
The generous reception space can be used as one large room or cleverly arranged into separate living and dining areas, depending on the needs of the new owners.
At the heart of the home is the stunning modern kitchen, where contemporary finishes have been thoughtfully selected to complement the Victorian age of the property.
The kitchen features: Integrated appliances Beautifully coordinated wall and base units Traditional Belfast sink Excellent storage and preparation space Direct access to the courtyard garden The result is a kitchen that feels both modern and timeless, retaining a sense of period charm while providing everything required for modern family life.
The courtyard garden offers a private outdoor space, ideal for enjoying a morning coffee, entertaining friends or creating a low-maintenance urban retreat.
The first floor is home to a generous principal bedroom, complete with a dedicated dressing area.
This creates a wonderful private retreat while also providing valuable additional storage and dressing space. A particularly impressive large three-piece family bathroom is also located on this floor.
The second floor provides two further bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for children, guests, home working or hobbies.
The three-storey layout provides a useful degree of separation between the living and sleeping accommodation, making the property particularly well suited to family life.
A real highlight of this home is the thoughtful use of storage throughout.
The sellers have cleverly utilised areas throughout the property to incorporate a wealth of built-in storage, helping to keep the living spaces organised, uncluttered and functional.
It is a home where careful consideration has clearly been given to how every part of the property can be used.
The property is ideally placed for enjoying the amenities of Sydenham and the surrounding area, with a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services within easy reach.
Sydenham Road provides a vibrant local shopping and dining scene, while Bell Green offers further shopping and supermarket options, including Lidl, Tesco and Aldi.
For families, there is a good selection of schools nearby, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School and Adamsrill Primary School, all within approximately a quarter of a mile.
Forest Hill School is also nearby for secondary education. For commuters, Lower Sydenham Station is approximately a 9-minute walk away, with Sydenham Station also within easy reach.
Penge East station with trains to Victoria is 15-minute walk away.
The area benefits from several additional rail stations and local bus routes, providing convenient connections across South and South-East London.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band D Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
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Value & comps
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