Sydenham Park Road, Sydenham, SE26

A rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious detached five-bedroom family home retaining many original period features and a large mature walled garden.

The property is set back from the road with a garden and front driveway which has off-street parking for two cars. As you enter the house on the ground floor you are welcomed by the bright and spacious hallway which opens onto a drawing room to the left-hand side. The drawing room boasts ornate cornicing, a decorative fireplace and two large, mullioned sash windows which flood the room with natural light and views over the garden. To the right of the front door is another grand reception room which is currently being used as a dining room, perfect for entertaining. The dining room also benefits from large sash windows as well as a decorative marble fireplace. There is a downstairs cloakroom on this floor as well as access to a staircase that leads to the garden.

The lower ground floor comprises the kitchen/breakfast room which offers generous space, built in wooden units fitted with an AGA, and a stable door which leads to the patio and garden. There is also on this floor a family room which provides a great space for relaxing, a utility room with spacious cupboard storage and access to the garden, and a racked wine cellar, and a cool shelved larder.

The principal bedroom suite is located on the first floor and benefits from an ensuite with bath and integral thermostatically controlled shower. A further two bedrooms and family bathroom with power shower corner cubicle and separate bath are located on this first floor. The second floor is home to two additional quiet bedrooms and generous storage space.

The 142ft long immaculate walled garden offers over 6700 sq. ft (624sq.m) of outdoor space with a fountained pond, mature trees and shrubs, as well as an herbaceous border providing a secluded feel. The garden is paved to the front creating a perfect space for al fresco dining in the summer months.

EPC Rating F - Tax Band G