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Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000 Three-bedroom, ground floor, conversion apartment with direct access to private garden with outside studio space.
Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000 Birch Grove is a tree-lined residential road enjoying a prime location within close proximity to Lee Train Station.
This enviable position provides access to an abundance of local amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and highly regarded schools all within easy reach.
The accommodation comprises the complete ground floor of an impressive, detached, period building.
You enter into the property via your own front door into a central hallway which leads to two double bedrooms, both laid with carpet, the second bedroom having the benefit of a built-in wardrobe and the principle bedroom being an impressive 16’11 x 13’9.
To the rear of the property is the living space with bay windows and French doors leading out into the rear, private, garden.
Adjacent to the living room is the modern kitchen-diner which was designed and installed by the current owners.
This fantastic space features an amazing amount of storage, integrated oven, hob, microwave, space for a fridge freezer and has ample floorspace for a dining table.
Behind the kitchen is a clever utility space in the hallway which leads into the modern family bathroom with bath with shower over, w.c, sink with vanity unit and mirrored cabinet.
A clever extension has created a space behind the kitchen which the current owners use as a home office space with door out into the garden but could also be used as a spare bedroom if required.
Externally is the impressively maintained, private, rear garden boasting a patio area which is a great space for entertaining or relaxing in the summer months, a good size lawn area, shed for storage and finishing it off is the studio which measures 15’8 x 9’7 and has a w.c and independent electric heating.
This space provides extra flexibility for a guest room, home office or studio depending on your needs.
To the front of the house there is a large front garden which is for sole use by the ground floor flat - a space that could be great if you need to park a bike off-road and has the potential to provide off-street parking.
A fantastic location for commuters with Lee Mainline Station, a short walk, providing regular overground trains into London Terminals and access to DLR via a change at Lewisham.
Regular bus services which are accessible via the South Circular Road, Burnt Ash Hill and Baring Road which also now has the SL4 Superloop link to Canary Wharf.
Those that drive will find the location provides quick access to the South Circular, A20 and A2.
Those with Schools in mind will find a range of both State and Independent Schools which include Colfe's Independent School, Riverston School, Baring Primary School, and St Winfred's School.
If you enjoy getting out for a walk when the weathers nice or have a dog then Manor House Gardens is a short distance away, complete with a children’s play park, a pond and a farmers market every Saturday.
This exceptional home combines period charm, modern features, and a convenient location, making it a must-see for prospective buyers.
Vendors have indicated that they will extend the lease before completion.
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and a buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
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