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3 bedroom terraced house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
Setting the Scene
The current owners of the house bought it from the daughter of the man who ran it as a watch shop; it had been in her family for 95 years. While restoring it, they tried to retain as much of the building’s history as possible – the Victorian façade remains, original plaster walls have been exposed, and a mature apple tree planted by the previous owner continues to blossom. For more information, please see the History section below or read our Almanac article.
The Grand Tour
With its custom green-painted shop front and original glazing, the house makes a striking impression on the street. Entry is to the kitchen and dining area, which is flooded with light because of the huge restored original shop windows with decorative woodwork. In this bright, open space, dark green oak cabinets by Naked Doors echo the colour on the shop front, creating a clever sense of cohesion. These are topped by beautiful Foresso worksurfaces, complemented by brass splashbacks.
Adjacent to the kitchen area is an open-plan living space painted in 'Dusty' Bauwerk limewash paint, which creates a cosy and undone feel. It is warmed by a wood-burning stove set in an open fireplace, and a glazed door frames charming views over the garden.
At the rear of the ground floor is a further comfortable living space, perfect for watching TV or curling up with a book. From here, there are views over the garden patio through wide French doors. Behind is a lovely guest bedroom, where walls and the ceiling are clad in reclaimed timber, creating a log cabin feel. Sisal carpet adds warmth to the room, and from a small low window, it is possible to see the leafy garden from the bed.
Upstairs, the large main bedroom overlooks Crystal Palace Road. The current owners have stripped back the walls to expose sections of original Victorian plaster, framed in 'Raw White' by Bauwerk. An original fireplace and built-in cupboards complement the space. To the rear of the plan, a wonderfully light third bedroom has been painted in the same Bauwerk limewash paint, this time in 'Lotus'. An original fireplace creates a focal point, and a large double-glazed sash window overlooks the garden.
On this floor, a large family bathroom has been finished in Moroccan Tadelakt plaster, known for its textured finish and waterproof qualities. It has an open shower, a Japanese bath, a vanity and a WC. The shou-sugi-ban wall adds warmth and conceals a cleverly designed utility area outside the door.
Cast-iron radiators run throughout the house, and paint, glue, and building materials are non-toxic.
The Great Outdoors
A wonderful private courtyard is at the front of the house, adding extra privacy around the original exterior glazing. To the rear, a large garden is the perfect entertaining space with a stretch of lawn, established flowerbeds of hydrangea, ferns and roses and a cobbled stone patio for outdoor furniture. A pretty apple tree sits at the end of the garden, creating dappled shade in sunnier months.
Out and About
Crystal Palace Road is perfectly positioned for the broad selection of weekend markets, cafes, bars and restaurants of East Dulwich. Nearby Lordship Lane is home to a vast number of independent shops, including Mons Cheesemongers, Moxon’s Fishmongers, William Rose Butchers, Terroirs wine bar, Bon Cafe and an excellent deli, Jones of Brockley. The East Dulwich Picturehouse is a 5-minute walk away. The green spaces of Peckham Rye Park and Dulwich Park are within easy reach, and the nearby Dulwich Leisure Centre has a public swimming pool and gym.
The nearest stations to the house are East Dulwich, Peckham Rye, Honour Oak, Forest Hill, and Denmark Hill, which run Southern Rail services and citywide London Overground services. The trains to London Bridge take approximately 13 minutes, and Victoria from Denmark Hill takes eight minutes. There are also excellent bus connections within the area.
Council Tax Band: D
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