2 bedroom ground floor maisonette for sale

Architecturally designed by the current owner, this superb ground floor 2/3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom maisonette, offers over 1000sqft of intricately planned living space with a beautiful secluded WEST facing GARDEN. Located in the heart of Honor Oak Park, this handsome property has great kerb appeal with a charming period front brick façade, recently restored and repointed in 2021, and is being sold with a SHARE OF FREEHOLD (approx. 990 years remaining).

The maisonette occupies the whole of the ground floor of this Victorian semi-detached house, which the current owner extended with a side return extension in 2017, creating a unique kitchen dining space that focuses on bringing the outdoors in. The property provides 1045 sq ft (97.1 sqm) of internal floor space and has been exceptionally interior designed throughout, is of high specification and finish, and is well laid out with plenty of character.

The front garden has been neatly landscaped with slab paving that leads you to enter the property through an inventive secret door in a slatted timber fence. As you enter you pass through an external courtyard with outdoor timber storage that features a green roof. The original entrance of the property has still been retained but is rarely used as access is through the communal entrance.

Upon entry is a landing area with floor to ceiling storage cupboards, this leads directly through to the stunning contemporary open plan kitchen dining space. A special feature in this space is the inventive courtyard with bi-fold doors that can be partially or fully opened up, providing borrowed natural light and fresh air right into the centre of the property. The owners keep a luscious green wall in this space with herbs for the kitchen.

The floor of this new extension space has underfloor heating throughout and is finished with a Microcrete floor finish. The kitchen is a modern seamless design in matt grey with a solid surface worktop, undermounted basin and a brushed nickel hot-tap. Key kitchen features are also a Microcrete backsplash and breakfast bar (which match the floor), the breakfast bar can be rotated for flexibility to open up the space internally. The kitchen houses Bosch double ovens (one with integrated microware), slimline electric hob and integrated dishwasher as well as integrated fridge freezer. The boiler is located in end cupboard near entrance door.

The dining area of the extension is a lovely bright space thanks to a large 2m x 1m double glazed rooflight and the bi-folds at the rear with views and direct access to the rear garden. Above the dining space is a suspended pendant light and another nice feature is the exposed brick wall, which is the previous exterior brick wall of the house. Recessed within the brick wall is an integrated bookcase which is next to a doorway leading to a hallway that provides access to the rest of the flat.

The garden of the property is uniquely private and secluded due to its location and abundance of mature planting, and is larger than most in the immediate area. There is a decking area to the rear of the property, directly from the dining area, approx. 4 x 7.5m. A small timber greenhouse is located at rear of the garden as well as raised timber planters. Garden space in total (incl decking) is approx. 14.2 x 7.5m (106 sqm)

There are two good size double bedrooms, both are fairly equal in size. The main bedroom is at the back of the property and has a large bay window, furnished with plantation shutters, that overlooks the rear garden and illuminate the room with natural light. Beneath the window is a matt black cast iron radiator and the room is tastefully decorated with light grey carpet and integrated wardrobes which are located within the alcoves, either side of the exposed fireplace.

This bedroom also benefits from a luxurious en-suite shower room with walls fully clad in white tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. It has a flush shower tray with rainfall shower head and microphone handheld shower attachment. There is also feature niche shelving and a heated towel rail that is conveniently positioned just in front of the shower enclosure.
There is also a contemporary wall mounted wash hand basin and toilet with hidden cistern on top of which is an integrated timber joinery shelf and cupboard. All the sanitary fittings are in a brushed nickel finish.

The hallway runs continuously from the kitchen diner extension to living room at front of the property. Integrated pocket sliding doors allow for the spaces off the hallway to open up onto each other making it feel more open and fluid. The flooring is a Geometric tile that is laid seamlessly throughout; running through into the adjoining spaces such as the bathroom, laundry cupboard and utility room. A further cupboard is located beneath the existing stair.

In the middle of the property is the main bathroom, which features again a wall mounted wash basin, toilet and bathtub that has a rainfall shower above and a shelved niche. The walls are partially clad in white Metro style tiles and located above the toilet and wash hand basin is a vanity mirror and obscure double glazed window. All the sanitary fitting are in a matt black finish.

The cosy living room is located at the front of the property and was previously refurbished with original exposed floorboards. It features built in timber shelving either side of the chimney breast and a large bay window that is furnished with plantation shutters and fills the room with natural light. The room has been stylishly decorated in a heritage dark blue and could be used as a third bedroom.

The flat is within close proximity to both Honor Oak Park Station (London Bridge and Overground) and Crofton Park Station (Blackfriars and St Pancras). A range of amenities can be found locally including great shops, bars, cafe's and restaurants as well as green open spaces such as Blythe Hill fields, One Tree Hill and Horniman gardens. There are also some great primary schools close by such as Stillness School and Dalmain primary.