Flat for sale in Firs Close18 Firs Close, London SE23

Part of a well-managed residential development is this bright and airy, 1 double bedroom, first floor flat that comes with its own entrance, double glazing and a private south easterly facing roof terrace. Offered to the market chain free.

The development, which is centred around a small green space on Firs Close which is a quiet residential cul-de-sac, is managed by the Ewart Road cooperative which plays an active role in its upkeep.

Upon entry there is a hallway housing a couple of large storage cupboards and a loft space for additional storage.

There is a bright reception with wood effect flooring and patio doors that lead out to a larger-than-average roof terrace.

The kitchen is a good size with plenty of wall and base mounted white units with a wood effect worktop housing the hob with oven below and a sink with drainer. There is even space for a small breakfast table and chairs. Windows look out over the roof terrace.

The bedroom is a good-sized double with carpeted flooring and plenty of space for a large wardrobe and a double bed. A large window looks out to the front of the building offering plenty of natural light.

The bathroom has been stylishly fitted with neutral tiled walls and floors, there is a shower above the bath which is accompanied by the toilet and a wash hand basin.

The area is a vibrant and cosmopolitan, popular among young professionals and families. There is a choice of stations Honor Oak Park or Forest Hill - both around a 10-minute walk. Both stations are on the same line and provide mainline services into London Bridge (in around 12-15 minutes) as well as London Overground services northwards towards Shoreditch (20minutes) and Highbury & Islington (35minutes). You can get to Canary Wharf in around 35-40 minutes changing at Canada Water.

As for amenities, just around the corner, is a parade of shops which include a nice coffee shop (Number 41) and a couple of newsagents. For a post work drink there is a popular gastro pub over the road (the Honor Oak). Restaurants of note include an award-winning Indian (Babur), a trendy sourdough pizzeria (Mama Dough) and a family-run Sardinian (Le Querce). You can pick up groceries in a Sainsbury's either in Honor Oak Park or Forest Hill. Green open spaces include Blythe Hill Fields and Horniman Gardens.
There are a number of good schools in the area, the nearest being Dalmain Primary school one block away, which is Ofsted rated as ‘Excellent’