Hurstbourne Road, London

Standout Features

Property Description SHARE OF FREEHOLD
CHAIN-FREE
Guide Price £450,000 to £500,000
New to the market is this well-proportioned 2-bedroom flat on this quiet and tranquil road.
This period property offers approximately 623 sqft of living space and has been recently re-furbished. There is also 395sqft of separate space in the basement. Offering one double bedroom, one single bedroom, one reception room, a separate kitchen, family bathroom, a front driveway with off-street parking and a private garden. This property is perfect for a First-Time Buyer or Family with a child.

EPC C
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
SHARE OF FREEHOLD
CHAIN-FREE
Guide Price £450,000 to £500,000
New to the market is this well-proportioned 2-bedroom flat on this quiet and tranquil road.
This period property offers approximately 623 sqft of living space and has been recently re-furbished. There is also 395sqft of separate space in the basement. Offering one double bedroom, one single bedroom, one reception room, a separate kitchen, family bathroom, a front driveway with off-street parking and a private garden. This property is perfect for a First-Time Buyer or Family with a child.
In proximity of Hurstbourne Road are a plethora of shops, restaurants and amenities as well as plenty of open green spaces and parks.
SCHOOLS
Hurstbourne 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. Some of the highly acclaimed local schools include:
St Dunstan's College - Church of England, mixed, primary and secondary. This is a private school. (Rated Independent school of the year 2020 and Independent Senior School of the year 2022)
Rathfern - State, mixed, primary, rated OFSTED "Outstanding".
Kilmorie - State, mixed, primary, rated OFSTED " Outstanding ".
Dalmain - State, mixed, primary, rated OFSTED "Good".
Fairlawn - State, mixed, primary, rated OFSTED "Outstanding".
TRANSPORT
Train stations are located approximately 0.5 miles from the property and offer some of the following travel times to central London stations:
Canada Water in approximately 12 mins
London Bridge in approximately 15 mins
Canary Wharf in approximately 15 mins
Cannon Street in approximately 20 mins
Charing Cross in approximately 21 mins
Blackfriars in approximately 23 mins
Victoria in approximately 25 mins
Kings Cross St Pancras in approximately 26 mins
Bus routes running to many stations are available from the end of Hurstbourne Road (2 mins walk according to Google) on the South Circular, which also runs along Blythe Vale (opposite end to where the house is located). For late night travellers, Night Bus N171 runs from Tottenham Court Road through Waterloo, Elephant & Castle and stops at the end of Hurstbourne Road.
SHOPPING, SOCIAL LIFE AND CONVENIENCES
There are several award-winning local restaurants including Babur (Indian), Mama Dough (sourdough pizza), Le Querce (beautiful family-run traditional Sardinian dishes) and L’Oculto (Spanish wine bar and dining).
The award-winning traditional pub Blythe Hill Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away) has been voted CAMRA South East London pub of the year, known for its real ales and friendly staff. Expect roaring fires in Autumn and Winter plus traditional Irish music every Thursday evening.
The Honor Oak pub (approximately 0.5 miles way) was refurbished and is a popular gastropub with a beer garden out the back.
Local high streets include Honor Oak, Forest Hill and Catford, where you will find Sainsbury's, Tesco your choice of boutique cafés, restaurants and trendy gastro pubs, as well as leisure centres, libraries and even the odd cocktail bar...
If you ever fancied a greater selection of shops, eateries and social activity there are travel connections to the adjoining towns of Dulwich, Brockley, Greenwich, Deptford, Lewisham and Bromley to name a few. Both the latter have shopping centres and high streets with many well-known brand names shops and restaurants.
Additional conveniences include the NHS doctors' surgery on the corner of St German's Road (located off the south circular), with a handy chemist located next door and a post office on the south circular.
LOCAL RECREATION
Off the high street in Forest Hill, you'll find the excellent Forest Hill pools and library both of which have undergone refurbishment.
There are numerous points of interest locally and some of the most popular include:
The Horniman Museum and Gardens with regular events such as a farmer’s market, live music and seasonal festivals to name a few.
You can about the Horniman museum and gardens here:
http://www.horniman.ac.uk/
The nearby hidden gem that is Sydenham Hill Woods consists of approximately 9 hectares and is a designated local nature reserve. There, you will also find Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club, which was founded in 1894.
The golf course was designed by the great Harry S Colt and is set among mature oaks on the slopes of Sydenham Hill overlooking Dulwich College and enjoys a deserved lofty status among the capital's golfing elite.
You can about the golf club here:
http://www.dulwichgolf.co.uk/
Blythe Hill Fields is also close by and offers recreational facilities such as the "Trim trails" which is an exercise trail. It also hosts local events where the residents of SE23 and SE6 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
Please contact Hunters to arrange your viewing.
Verified Material Information
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease length: 193 years remaining (199 years from 2019)
Shared ownership - no
Property type: Flat
Property construction: Standard form
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Central heating
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Great, Three - Good, EE - Good
Parking: Off Street
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
Energy Performance rating: C

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