Guide price
£475,000
2 bed flat for sale
Faversham Road, London SE6Leasehold
2 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
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About this property
Private garden
Ground floor period conversion
Over 836 sq. Ft
Open plan kitchen living space
Plus further living room over 14 ft
Two double bedrooms
Long lease
Catford, Honor Oak Park, Ladywell & Forest Hill
Overground
**Guide price £475,000 - 500,000**
A beautiful and elegant apartment situated across the entire ground floor (over 836 sq. Ft) within an Edwardian building, located on Faversham Road in an enviable area of Catford, close to Ladywell, Brockley and Forest Hill.
This stunning home boasts over 836 sq. Ft. Of space and is ideally positioned within around 5 mins walk of Catford and Catford Bridge Stations, a mile of Honor Oak Park (Overground) and close to Ladywell and Forest Hill.
The front garden belongs to this ground floor home, neatly kept the current owners also make use of the space with their handy bike storage. The flat has its own private front door and there is decorative original mosaic black and white floor tiling. On entering this incredible home there is a superb amount of hall space, there are character features, and the flooring is original pine that has been beautifully restored.
The front living room really has the wow factor, there is a spectacular marble fireplace, a large bay window finished in white wooden shutters that allows light to fill the space. The room is amply large for plenty of furniture, there is useful shelving, and the room is finished with picture rail and coving.
The hall includes a good amount of storage and leads through the flat to the rear of the property where there are two generously proportioned, calm and restful bedrooms. The main bedroom includes a pretty art deco fireplace and there is an in-built wardrobe, the beautifully conditioned pine flooring continues and light floods the room through a large window that overlooks the back garden. The second bedroom is also a good sized double room, the current owners currently have this arranged as a nursery and jewellery making space.
At the back of the apartment sits the bathroom featuring a large roll top bathtub and an elegant floating sink, the space feels restorative and is decorated in simple white metro wall tiling, clean mosaic floor tiles and finished with French blue for the walls.
Also at the rear is a fabulous open plan kitchen living space. The kitchen diner has a cool and understated quality with distinctly tasteful touches. The dining space features striking emerald green tiles, the kitchen includes built in appliances and is finished in simple sleek white cabinetry with white quartz worktop and Granby Workshop tiles.
French doors lead to the garden which is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. There is room to the side for storage, a hard standing patio area which is a perfect spot for sitting and enjoying a morning coffee or alfresco entertaining and there are raised borders which house grasses, ferns and interesting plants.
Faversham Road is located in the heart of Catford, a hotspot with commuters and families largely due to the beautiful homes, superb choice of local schools and the spirit of the community.
There’s a superb choice of local independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, some of our favourites include Van Dough Pizza, Moon Lane Books, Sans Store and Catford Mews Cinema. Within 2 mins walk of the maisonette, Marchetti Coffee Shop serves up the best coffee and brunch and you won’t find a better pint of Guinness outside of the Blythe Hill Tavern.
The vibrant town of Catford has seen a strong level of growth over recent years becoming a hot location for home buyers and investment. There are a number of sought after neighbourhoods in the area largely due to the housing stock, transport connections and thriving community. Significant regeneration plans for the area are anticipated with the ambition of making Catford one of the most vibrant and green town centres in London.
The two stations Catford and Catford Bridge allow easy connections including the Thameslink to the major London stations of Charing Cross, London Bridge, Victoria and Blackfriars with the Overground being accessible from Peckham Rye within a couple of stops. Within approximately less than a mile of Faversham Road is a super choice of local schools including Rathfern and Kilmorie. The sought after independent schools St Dunstan’s College and Colfe’s are also within the local vicinity.
There is a great choice of green spaces and parks locally for easy strolls, Blythe Hill Fields, Ladywell Fields and Hilly Fields are all close by to be enjoyed.
Honor Oak Park is approx. 1 mile of Faversham Road. A buzzy high street with Overground (great connections to the City and Shoreditch, Peckham Rye), there is a superb choice of local independent cafes, bars and boutiques, some of our favourites include Miss Margherita, Babur and La Querce. Brockley and Ladywell are also within around a mile and a half.
Forest Hill has a brilliant energy with so much to offer. Home to the Horniman Museum & Gardens which is much admired by local residents, there is an array of further green and nature spaces including One Tree Hill, Mayow Park, Sydenham Hill Wood, Dacres Wood and Devonshire Road. Along London and Dartmouth Road there is an abundant choice of independent and local shops including Stag & Bow, Aga’s Little Deli and Bona.
Ladywell is a charming neighbourhood packed with a lovely choice of independent shops, cafes and pubs, some of our favourites include The Larder, Gently, Plenty and Ladywell Village Fruit n Veg.
These South East London pockets are also home to a choice of green spaces, conservation areas and local arts and community festivals.
Slightly further afield Blackheath, Brockley and Greenwich are also a weekend’s walking distance.
Council tax band: C
Lease: 139 year lease. Peppercorn rent, service and maintenance as and when.
Charges are subject to change.
**please check information regarding lease, ground rent, service charge and council tax with your solicitor to ensure accuracy**
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