Terraced house for sale in Brockley Gardens, London SE4

A beautiful welcoming 1930s family home situated in Brockley Gardens Upper Brockley Road, a prominent position in the heart of the Brockley Conservation Area.

To the front of the house there is a private garden which comes in useful for family living with a pram or bikes. The front door to the house is striking with beautiful stained-glass featuring an exquisite heart motif and on entering the house, the hallway is spacious which is handy for putting down the shopping and throwing off the kids coats and shoes.

This gem of a home boasts over 1377 sq. Ft and is brimming with character. The front living room is over 13 ft, there is a large square double glazed bay window finished with plantation shutters, light fills the space. The current owners use the front room as more of a snug tv room, the multiple reception rooms allow versatility of use. There is a charming fireplace, built in storage, original wood flooring and decorative coving.

The hall is spacious leading to a spectacular extended split-level kitchen which is the beating heart of the house, a family space which is also perfect for entertaining.

The kitchen comprises of cool industrial cabinetry with a solid oak worktop. There are handy alcoves and shelving for cookery books and children’s toys, a benching area to sit and work while taking in views of the garden, and lots of storage space with plenty of room for the current owner’s farmhouse table and chairs. The space has beautiful, engineered wood herringbone flooring and is split in to two zones which creates a good flow and there is underfloor heating. Steps lead to a play area where the owners also have a large corner shaped sofa and piano, showing the flexibility of how the space can be used. The back of the room features a sky light which allows light to fill the space, as do the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which lead to the rear garden.

The back garden is over 43 ft and has a sunny westerly aspect, there is plenty of grass lawn, a raised border featuring mature shrubs and plants, plus a large secluded lower patio area with a shed. The garden can also be accessed via the street behind, so easy for taking out the garden waste or bike access. A few of the neighbours also have an outbuilding at the back of their garden so there is also the potential for something similar (STPP).

There is also a downstairs toilet on the ground floor.

Upstairs the family bathroom includes a deep roll top bathtub and vanity sink with brass fittings. There is a characterful heated towel rail, and the flooring is finished in beautiful geometric tiling.

The bedrooms feel calm and restful, there are three on the 1st floor; two doubles and one smaller room, all are currently used as children’s bedrooms. The period features continue with beautiful original 1930s fireplaces.

The loft has been converted into a stunning light fille suite which is generous at over 17ft, there are fitted wardrobes and eaves storage. There is plenty of space for a vanity table and chaise longue. There are great views of the London skyline with a dual aspect, you can see the ‘Shard’. There is an ensuite shower room with striking black and white geometric tiling.

The current owners have lived in the house for over 14 years; making the most of every inch to strike the balance between being super practical as well as a beautiful welcoming family home.

On the East London Overground line, Brockley is a cool neighbourhood with so much happening. While the micro businesses and weekly farmers’ market keep things feeling local, the transport services allow easy access to the whole of London. ‘Must visits’ include Browns of Brockley, Joyce, Gently and Lewisham Arthouse but there are so many other brilliant local businesses and places to visit.

Admission to the local schools is highly sought-after and the house is in the catchment for several desired primaries and secondaries. Myatt Garden Primary School is adjacent to the house and Haberdashers is also local. Hilly Fields and Brockley Conservation Area are lovely spots for walks while taking in Brockley’s vibe. Overground and Southeastern train services provide convenient connections across the capital for commuters as does the London Bus network.

Brockley Gardens is nestled between Brockley, St John’s, Lewisham, and New Cross making it a fun place to live with total flexibility for access across London.

Council tax band: D
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