5 Bedroom Terraced for sale

Property description

Acres of space are arranged over three floors of this wonderful Victorian home. Built in 1874, the house is part of a unique group of six Victorian houses, Denmark Villas, with square bay windows. The garden is the real attraction here – it has an inviting L-shape and is completely organic. An ancient pathway once linking the villages of Camberwell and Bellenden backed onto the properties of Grove Hill Road and has now been absorbed into the land of individual residents, extending their gardens and providing this house with a delightful extra-large garden. Sitting above the pollution level, it provides the perfect haven on hot City days. 

The property opens into a hallway full of space and original detail. To your right are two interconnecting reception rooms with bespoke wood and glass doors which can be opened to create one large through room. The rear room has an original marble Victorian fireplace and original stained glass French doors. The front reception has the original marble fire surround but the interior was replaced in the 1920's with a coppered art deco fireplace - wider than its Victorian predecessor allowing for roaring log fires. A square bay window to the front brings extra space and light into the room. There's ample space to sit and lounge with friends and family. Along the hall, pass entry to the cellar (which is the perfect temperature for white wine!) and head into the kitchen. It's fitted with masses of solid wooden units crafted by Ian Dunn, award winning member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, from old Camberwell church pews - now painted grey with solid granite worktops. There is an integrated dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, freezer and tumble dryer. There is even freshly triple filtered water provided through a sleek additional worktop tap. An open, elegant dining area sits at the rear of the room and is lit by large overhead solar-powered skylights. Aluminium bifolding doors can be pulled all the way back, creating a fantastic sense of flow. These lead onto a semi-circular stone terrace into the garden. The kitchen can be enjoyed as it is, or could be expanded at a later date by a side return extension. There is also the possibility of building a sixth bedroom extension on top of the kitchen. 

Head up the stairs to the first landing. On the rear return you have a very contemporary cloakroom, white throughout and finished with small bevelled rectangular tiles. Just ahead is the first bedroom, overlooking the side of the house. It has an en suite bathroom - perfect for a teenager or a nanny/au-pair. Toward the front of the house are two further double bedrooms - the rear-facing bedroom has a two built in wardrobes wooden floors and views over the garden. The master bedroom can be found sprawling deliciously over the front of the house with pools of light streaming in through the large square bay window. There is a marble Victorian fireplace and twin fitted wardrobes too.

Another climb to the second return and you'll find a shower room with a big Velux window and a walk-in, glass encased shower and underfloor heating. Just behind is a luscious bathroom looking directly onto the garden and the trees of Lettsom Gardens - you can take a soak in the roll top tub and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. The walls are wood panelled to complete the county vibe. The fourth and fifth bedrooms can be found on the top floor and are fitted throughout with bespoke solid wooden shelves and cupboards, also designed and installed again by Ian Dunn. There are beech wood and glass dividing doors, so the rooms can be used as two independent bedrooms or as a full top floor space. It has a variety of uses and would make a fantastic floor for guests, study rooms, play area for children or a funky bedroom plus home office workspace area. There are unimpeded views as far south as Crystal Palace through a lovely arched sash window.

The landscaped, terraced garden is planted with lavender, lilac, tulip, bluebells, campsis, sedum, star jasmin and bay, olive and apple trees. It is home to rare breeds of birds and butterflies. It is the only L-shaped garden backing on to the private residents' garden and woodland, Lettsom Gardens. The residents association host summer barbeques and bonfires there, providing special occasions for adults and children to meet new neighbours. Terry Jones lived on the opposite side of Lettsom Gardens for many years. He and the other members of Monty Python developed the scripts for the original series as they played five-a-side football there! 

Superbly located, this house is within a 10 minute walk of Denmark Hill station (zone 2) with fast and frequent links to Victoria, London Bridge and Blackfriars (approx 8 minutes). The London Overground line supplies you with fab connections to Shoreditch, Clapham Junction and beyond.  The 10 minute trip on the Overground to Canada Water links directly to the Jubilee Line – West to Waterloo, Westminister and Bond Street – or one stop East to Canary Wharf. East Dulwich station is a 5 minute walk in the other direction with services to London Bridge (approx 10 minutes). Dog Kennel Hill Primary, your local school, is highly regarded and just 2 minutes up the road. In addition the much anticipated Bellenden Primary School due to open in 2015 is but a hop and skip away. The Villa Nursery is also easily reached on foot and is very much sought after. Alleyns and JAGS are also in close walking distance. Sainsbury’s superstore is 2 minutes away on Dog Kennel Hill. Lordship Lane, East Dulwich's wonderful high street of shops, restaurants and bars, is just a 10 minute walk away. The uber trendy Bellenden Road is merely 5 minutes down the road and whether it’s a morning coffee, pub lunch or evening meal, the whole family is catered for. Residents of Grove Hill Road can also obtain a key to the leafy private Garden (Lettsom Gardens) backing onto this property - access to which is 2 minutes up the road.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our Camberwell Sales Branch on 020 7952 0595.

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