5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

This striking five-bedroom, Victorian house is set on a popular residential road in the heart of Balham. With 2,021 sq ft of living space arranged over three floors the property boasts a beautiful south-facing garden.

Set back from the street and tucked behind a front garden, the entrance opens into an elegant hallway which leads into the smart double reception room on the right to the front of the house. With high ceilings, intricate cornicing, two feature fireplaces and wooden floors, the room is flooded with light from the large bay window. The two chimney breast to the front and rear of the room is flanked by bespoke shelving and then leads down through to the impressive kitchen breakfast room, at the rear. There is also direct access to the garden from the reception room via the patio doors.

Wooden floors continue into this room which is light and bright thanks to the patio doors at the back of the kitchen. The kitchen itself boasts ‘shaker style’ wall and base units, integrated appliances and wooden worksurfaces. There is plenty of room for a dining table, creating the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. The patio doors open onto the immaculate south-facing garden which has an area of patio with mature planting and attractive fencing, the whole garden has a great sense of privacy, with alternative access from the right. The cellar has been transformed into an excellent utility space/ storage room.

On the first floor there is three bedrooms, with the larger two of the three benefitting from built-in wardrobes. A contemporary bathroom completes the accommodation on this level. Stairs lead up to the second floor, where there is an two additional bedrooms and a shower room. The larger if the two bedrooms features a Juliette balcony with views over the gardens of the property.

Sistova Road is an attractive residential street located in central Balham. Balham Overground and Underground stations are just a couple of minutes’ walk away, and an extensive array of shops, bars and restaurants are within easy reach. The wide-open spaces of Tooting Bec Common are also close by, as are a number of popular state and independent schools, subject to catchment and places each year.

Council Tax Band: G | EPC: D | Tenure: Freehold