Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23

Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, SE23

Guide Price: £1,500,000 - £1,700,000

Guide price £1,5000,000 to £1,700,000

Hunters Exclusive in Forest Hill are excited to market a property which we believe is a wonderful example of a beautiful period style detached house that has been complemented by some modern architectural design in a very sympathetic way.

Located on Sunderland road which is notably one of Forest Hill’s premier roads. The road is wide, tree lined and offers a mix of property styles, however it’s reputed for double fronted, period houses which have become increasingly rare in recent years. This is

one such house.

THE PROPERTY Offering approximately 3500 sq ft of living space, this detached house is substantial for the Forest Hill area as very few other

properties would rival its size and grandeur.

Rarely do we see such stunning examples of grand period buildings that have not been developed into flats or rented by the room. Seeing a house of this nature which has been restored and updated to such an extent is in our experience very rare and extremely exciting.

Both internally and externally the house has been comprehensively upgraded by the current owner with impressive attention to detail

which can be seen throughout the property. Many of the house’s original features have been retained, to name but a few examples: • The stunning ceiling roses and cornicing has been maintained and cared for

• The stain glass details on the wide, arched front entrance which flood the entrance hall with colour • Fireplaces with cast iron inserts, period style tiles, ornate surrounds and hearths which ooze period character

• High skirting boards, ornate picture and dado rails which have been restored in keeping with the age of the house • Wooden sash windows retained and refurbished • Ornate pine stair rails complemented with Roger Oates carpet runners

• The exterior of the building has been re-pointed and lightly cleaned to maintain the period appearance of the brickwork.

The house has also been refurbished for modern living to a high standard, including replacement of electrical, heating and plumbing systems. The rooms have been re-plastered and engineered oak flooring installed. All design and works have been completed under the supervision of SE5 Architects.

An internal viewing is necessary to fully appreciate how seamlessly old and new come together. To the rear of the property is a

substantial and very striking, architecturally designed extension. The extension now forms the kitchen diner of the house. It connects fluidly to the outside space of the rear garden via large slim line glass doors. When the doors are closed, they are like walls of glass

allowing constant enjoyment of the outside space even on a dull or wet day.

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Rarely do we see such stunning examples of grand period buildings that have not been developed into flats or rented by the room. Seeing a

house of this nature which has been restored and updated to such an extent is in our experience very rare and extremely exciting. Both internally and externally the house has been comprehensively upgraded by the current owner with impressive attention to detail which

can be seen throughout the property. Many of the house’s original features have been retained, to name but a few examples:

• The stunning ceiling roses and cornicing has been maintained and cared for • The stain glass details on the wide, arched front entrance which flood the entrance hall with colour • Fireplaces with cast iron inserts, period style tiles, ornate surrounds and hearths which ooze period character

• High skirting boards, ornate picture and dado rails which have been restored in keeping with the age of the house • Wooden sash windows retained and refurbished

• Ornate pine stair rails complemented with Roger Oates carpet runners • The exterior of the building has been re-pointed and lightly cleaned to maintain the period appearance of the brickwork.

The house has also been refurbished for modern living to a high standard, including replacement of electrical, heating and plumbing systems as well as the installation of piped under floor heating in the kitchen extension area. The rooms have been re-plastered and engineered oak

flooring installed. All design and works have been completed under the supervision of SE5 Architects.

An internal viewing is necessary to fully appreciate how seamlessly old and new come together. To the rear of the property is a substantial and very striking, architecturally designed extension. The extension now forms the kitchen diner of the house. It connects fluidly to the outside space of the rear garden via large slim line glass doors. When the doors are closed, they are like walls of glass allowing constant

enjoyment of the outside space even on a dull or wet day.

To ensure the seamless feel between inside and outside space is maintained, the lines of the floor tiles in the extension have been accurately lined up with the stone tiles of the garden patio. With or without the doors being open you have a clear sense of the inside and outside being well connected.

The kitchen is very fresh in appearance due to the colour pallet used and the feature LED lighting. You may agree the kitchen and the

extension are worthy of an interior design magazine. Also featuring a Grohe instant hot water tap there is no need for a kettle in this kitchen, which is a lovely little touch.

The dining area of the extension has a wonderful roof light allowing natural light to flood the dining table from above. It is particularly wonderful that the current owner has ensured the dining table fits the ceiling opening almost exactly so the symmetry between the surface

of the tables mirrors the size of the opening over it. This can be seen in one of our feature images. We encourage buyers to look at our video of the property as this illustrates the detail of the loft extension. Few people give much attention

the hallways of a house, however the current owner has created a wonderful double-height feel to the staircase leading to the two rooms on the top floor. The staircase has a wonderful panoramic window which provides a wonderful view over the roof tops. The same perspective

can be enjoyed from the bedroom on the top floor which has room-width windows and far-reaching views into the distance.

From the rear of the garden looking back onto the property, the extensions can be appreciated. The rear appearance of the building has

been given lots of careful attention so it also looks particularly striking. The garden is not only accessible from the kitchen / dining room extension. It is also accessible from the hall floor through lounge which

spans almost 27 ft in length. The double doors with original style stained-glass detailing leads from this room to the patio which then wraps around the extension to connect both spaces.

With parking to the front for 2 – 3 cars, a utility room, store room, cellar, two cloakrooms, loft room (not detailed on the floor plan) three spacious bathrooms including a stunning family bathroom with a freestanding composite bath amongst the other features it is our opinion

that no description can adequately do justice to the house.

Interested parties need to walk through the house to fully appreciate how ornate, character and feature rich it is.

SCHOOLS: Sunderland Road is in proximity of four schools which are rated in Ofsted's top 10%. In our experience, this is quite unusual and a very

attractive feature of the location. The four schools are as follows however please note that there are several other highly rated schools locally too:

St Dunstan's College - Church of England, mixed, primary and secondary. This is a private school.

Fairlawn - Public, mixed, primary, rated Ofsted "Outstanding".

Kilmorie - Public, mixed, primary, rated Ofsted "Good". Dalmain - Public, mixed, primary, rated Ofsted "Good".

TRANSPORT Located approximately 0.4 miles from Forest Hill station which offers services from both London Overground and Southern Rail some of the

following travel times are available:

London Bridge in approximately 17 minutes. Canary Wharf in approximately in 23 minutes.

Shoreditch High Street in approximately 22 minutes.

Victoria station in approximately 30 minutes.

Alongside the train links you will find a number of bus routes from approximately 0.1 miles away on the south circular which includes routes

122 and 185 to Crystal Palace and Victoria to name a few. LOCAL SHOPPING AND DINING:

As well as having a Sainsbury’s, Forest Hill is well served with a variety of high quality independent shops, including a renowned traditional

butcher. There are also gastro pubs, a gym, cafés, delis and restaurants to name but a few of its excellent amenities. The Sylvan Post, a well-known pub, Canvas and Cream and Stag and Bow all variously host, music events, exhibitions and craft days.

If you ever desire a further choice of drinking and eating establishments, then the vibrancy of Dulwich can be found a walk or bus ride away.

LOCAL RECREATION: Off the high street in the town centre you'll find Forest Hill pools and library both of which have undergone refurbishment. Forest Hill pools is

known for its swimming pool facilities but is also a local leisure centre with a gym and fitness classes.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a well-known local point of interest and can be found just beyond the town centre. It’s recognized as popular family entertainment venue and has been featured in "Time Out". With regular events such as a farmers market, live music and seasonal festivals to name a few, there is always something to enjoy at the Horniman.

You can read more about the Horniman museum and gardens here:

http://www.horniman.ac.uk/

Blythe Hill Fields is also located in to local area and offers recreational facilities such as the "Trim trails" which is an exercise trail. It also hosts local events where the residents of SE23 get to know each other better and enjoy the community spirit. You may look up details about

Blythe Hill Fields on their website: http://www.blythehillfields.org.uk/index.htm

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS By Appointment With: Hunters Tel: 0203 002 4089

OPENING HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday- 9.00am - 4.00pm

Sunday- Closed

THINKING OF SELLING? If you are thinking of selling your home or just curious to discover the value of your property, Hunters would be pleased to provide free, no obligation sales and marketing

advice. Even if your home is outside the area covered by our local offices we can arrange a Market Appraisal through our national network of Hunters estate agents.

DISCLAIMER These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not

tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances - All measurements are approximate.

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