1 bed flat for sale

Byne Road, London SE26

Acorn are pleased to list this elegant semi-detached Victorian ground floor garden flat on one of Sydenham's most attractive residential roads, the property unfolds into a surprisingly spacious and light-filled home that beautifully balances period character with contemporary living.

At its heart is an impressive open-plan kitchen/reception room, stretching into a deep bay and flooded with natural light from the large sash window overlooking the front of the building. The room retains a wealth of original character, including exposed wood flooring, soaring ceiling heights, and ornate period cornicing, all set against a crisp, neutral décor that lets the architecture speak for itself. The kitchen itself is fitted with a comprehensive range of sleek white cabinetry, a metro tiled splashback, gas hob with an integrated oven beneath, and space for a washing machine and dishwasher all discreetly tucked beneath matching units for a clean, uncluttered look. A pendant light and the flat's soft, considered lighting scheme complete a space equally suited to entertaining or quiet evenings in.

Beyond the reception room lies a well-proportioned double bedroom, bright and calm, with direct access onto the flat's communal rear garden - a rare and valuable feature for a ground-floor conversion of this kind. Alongside sits a stylish, fully-tiled shower room, fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a shower enclosure, wash basin, and WC.

Perhaps the standout feature of this home is its garden: A generous, well-established outdoor space extending to approximately 62'5 x 20', considerably larger than one would expect from a flat of this size. Laid out with a gravelled seating and dining area, timber-raised planting beds, a trellis screen, and a leafy backdrop of mature shrubs and climbers, it offers genuine scope for outdoor entertaining, growing your own produce, or simply relaxing in a private, green retreat - all within easy reach of Sydenham's shops, cafés and mainline/Overground station.

One well-proportioned double bedroom (12' x 7'10) with direct private garden access
Impressive open-plan kitchen/reception room (15' x 14'5 into the bay) with a striking bay window and abundant natural light
Beautifully retained period details, including original exposed wood flooring, high ceilings and ornate cornicing
Well-equipped kitchen with sleek white cabinetry, metro-tiled splashback, gas oven, and integrated washing machine and dishwasher
Generous communal rear garden, approximately 62'5 x 20', with a gravelled patio, raised planting beds, trellising and established greenery
Contemporary fully-tiled shower room (8'3 x 3'8) with shower enclosure, basin and WC
Handsome period façade, set within a well-maintained Victorian semi-detached house with classic bay windows
Excellent transport links, with Sydenham mainline and Overground station and Penge East station both close by, offering fast connections into central London

Leasehold
Lease Length: 189 years from 29th September 1990
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Service Charge: £3,000 pa
London Borough of Bromley - Tax Band: B
Energy Efficiency Rating: D