House For Sale £975,000
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the property
The property is a detached house with detached garage and driveway in a highly sought-after catchment area of the SE23 postcode. Many would argue this is the most desirable area of SE23 for a multitude of reasons.
Bordering Dulwich the location is popular with buyers that wish to be close to Dulwich but still have all the benefits of Forest Hill including the highly acclaimed Horniman Museum and Gardens which can be accessed from Horniman Drive itself.
The house has much to offer and will be especially popular with buyers who wish to extend. The Rear garden extends to over 100 ft in length and over 36ft in width which is a rare find in the area. Buyers who wish to build a rear extension may be able to do so within permitted development rights without the need for planning permission. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence in this regard prior to purchase.
Other features include:
Side access
Conservatory
Two reception rooms
Freehold
Period style features such as parquet flooring, feature fireplaces, bay windows, and picture rails
Downstairs W/C
Front and rear gardens
The location
Horniman Drive offers something both rare and unique. The entrance to one of south east London’s popular family attractions, the Horiman Museum and Gardens, is located on the very same road. This is so convenient that the gardens of the Horniman’s are a secondary outside space for the residents of Horniman Drive.
For those buyers who aren’t familiar with the Horniman museum and gardens we recommend you have a look online and visit when you are in the area.
To have something of this nature on your doorstep will appeal to many buyers. With regular events such as a farmer’s market and gardens that children adore, (sound garden and animals in particular), this will be of paramount interest to families.
You can read more about the Horniman museum and gardens via the below link:
If the above isn’t enough to tempt you, a more general view of the area will give insight into why Forest Hill has become increasingly popular in recent years and been featured on the popular TV programme “Location Location Location” several times.
Forest Hill has much to offer from boutique shops, thriving independent businesses on the high street, a great selection of green spaces and recreational facilities to great transport links and highly regarded schools.
Schools
Some of the best-known public schools include:
Ofsted rated “Good” Horniman (very popular with residents many of which move to this location to secure a place at this school)
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Eliot Bank
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Fairlawn.
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Stillness.
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Rathfern.
Ofsted rated "Good" Dalmain.
You will also find a selection of independent schools locally one of which is a Montessori and the other is the highly acclaimed St Dunstan's which is also ranked in Ofsted's top 10%.
Transport
Forest Hill train station is served by the London Overground (Orange Line) and Southern Rail. Travel times to central London stations include:
London Bridge in approximately 15 minutes (change for Northern Line)
Canada Water in approximately 12 minutes (change for Jubilee line)
London Victoria in approximately 40 minutes
Canary Wharf in approximately 24 minutes
Dining out and recreation
Some of our favourite local eateries span across both Forest Hill and Honor Oak (both towns come under the same postcode) and include Mama Dough and Bona (sour dough pizza restaurants), Canvas and Cream (great local café serving a selection of cakes, food and drink. They also host some art exhibitions) and the award-winning Babur Indian restaurant. There's also the popular Le Querce which is run by a Sardinian family serving traditional dishes.
Alongside the Horiman, other local attractions include One Tree Hill at the top of Honor Oak Rise and offers some of the most breath-taking views across London and the city skyline. In our opinion this is a hidden gem.
You will also find nature reserves in proximity of the property on Devonshire Road and Garthorne Road.
There is a selection of walking trails locally via the highly acclaimed Sydenham Hill woods and Albion Millennium Green to name just a couple.
You might be surprised to note there is a golf course in the local area. The ever-popular Dulwich and Sydenham golf course is an 18-hole course founded in 1894 and designed by one of the most significant course architects of all time. It has views over the woods and of Dulwich college. You may read more about the golf course here:
Forest Hill Library and pools have both undergone complete renovation in recent years. Forest Hill pools has fantastic swimming facilities but also has a well-equipped gym and exercise classes.
Blythe Hill Fields is known by the locals for its recreational facilities and regular events. One such facility is the Trim trail which is an exercise trail and we mustn’t forget the yearly Blythe Hill festival that brings local business and the community together for a day of fun.
You may look up details about Blythe Hill Fields on their website:
We look forward to answering any questions you may have about this property and arranging your viewing.
the property
The property is a detached house with detached garage and driveway in a highly sought-after catchment area of the SE23 postcode. Many would argue this is the most desirable area of SE23 for a multitude of reasons.
Bordering Dulwich the location is popular with buyers that wish to be close to Dulwich but still have all the benefits of Forest Hill including the highly acclaimed Horniman Museum and Gardens which can be accessed from Horniman Drive itself.
The house has much to offer and will be especially popular with buyers who wish to extend. The Rear garden extends to over 100 ft in length and over 36ft in width which is a rare find in the area. Buyers who wish to build a rear extension may be able to do so within permitted development rights without the need for planning permission. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence in this regard prior to purchase.
Other features include:
Side access
Conservatory
Two reception rooms
Freehold
Period style features such as parquet flooring, feature fireplaces, bay windows, and picture rails
Downstairs W/C
Front and rear gardens
The location
Horniman Drive offers something both rare and unique. The entrance to one of south east London’s popular family attractions, the Horiman Museum and Gardens, is located on the very same road. This is so convenient that the gardens of the Horniman’s are a secondary outside space for the residents of Horniman Drive.
For those buyers who aren’t familiar with the Horniman museum and gardens we recommend you have a look online and visit when you are in the area.
To have something of this nature on your doorstep will appeal to many buyers. With regular events such as a farmer’s market and gardens that children adore, (sound garden and animals in particular), this will be of paramount interest to families.
You can read more about the Horniman museum and gardens via the below link:
If the above isn’t enough to tempt you, a more general view of the area will give insight into why Forest Hill has become increasingly popular in recent years and been featured on the popular TV programme “Location Location Location” several times.
Forest Hill has much to offer from boutique shops, thriving independent businesses on the high street, a great selection of green spaces and recreational facilities to great transport links and highly regarded schools.
Schools
Some of the best-known public schools include:
Ofsted rated “Good” Horniman (very popular with residents many of which move to this location to secure a place at this school)
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Eliot Bank
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Fairlawn.
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Stillness.
Ofsted rated "Outstanding" Rathfern.
Ofsted rated "Good" Dalmain.
You will also find a selection of independent schools locally one of which is a Montessori and the other is the highly acclaimed St Dunstan's which is also ranked in Ofsted's top 10%.
Transport
Forest Hill train station is served by the London Overground (Orange Line) and Southern Rail. Travel times to central London stations include:
London Bridge in approximately 15 minutes (change for Northern Line)
Canada Water in approximately 12 minutes (change for Jubilee line)
London Victoria in approximately 40 minutes
Canary Wharf in approximately 24 minutes
Dining out and recreation
Some of our favourite local eateries span across both Forest Hill and Honor Oak (both towns come under the same postcode) and include Mama Dough and Bona (sour dough pizza restaurants), Canvas and Cream (great local café serving a selection of cakes, food and drink. They also host some art exhibitions) and the award-winning Babur Indian restaurant. There's also the popular Le Querce which is run by a Sardinian family serving traditional dishes.
Alongside the Horiman, other local attractions include One Tree Hill at the top of Honor Oak Rise and offers some of the most breath-taking views across London and the city skyline. In our opinion this is a hidden gem.
You will also find nature reserves in proximity of the property on Devonshire Road and Garthorne Road.
There is a selection of walking trails locally via the highly acclaimed Sydenham Hill woods and Albion Millennium Green to name just a couple.
You might be surprised to note there is a golf course in the local area. The ever-popular Dulwich and Sydenham golf course is an 18-hole course founded in 1894 and designed by one of the most significant course architects of all time. It has views over the woods and of Dulwich college. You may read more about the golf course here:
Forest Hill Library and pools have both undergone complete renovation in recent years. Forest Hill pools has fantastic swimming facilities but also has a well-equipped gym and exercise classes.
Blythe Hill Fields is known by the locals for its recreational facilities and regular events. One such facility is the Trim trail which is an exercise trail and we mustn’t forget the yearly Blythe Hill festival that brings local business and the community together for a day of fun.
You may look up details about Blythe Hill Fields on their website:
We look forward to answering any questions you may have about this property and arranging your viewing.
