Bennett Park, London, SE3

**Guide price £1,800,000 - 1,900,000**

A rare and elegant semi-detached Victorian house, formerly the original home to the Blackheath Conservatoire and positioned on the much sought after Bennett Park in Blackheath Village.

To the front of this beautiful home is a brick paved drive offering two parking spaces, the entrance to the house is grand with an imposing front door featuring an attractive mosaic doorstep in 'Blackheath' design.

Configured over 2171 sq ft, the hall is light and grand, the ceiling is high and features original period cornicing. The living room is striking at over 19 ft and is brimming with original features including a marble fireplace, ornate coving, picture rail and a spectacular ceiling rose. There is a large bay window which allows light to fill the space.

The kitchen is spacious and includes bespoke maple cabinetry with black granite worktop, Neff and Miele appliances are in built. The high ceiling and period features continue.

From the kitchen a handcrafted wrought iron balcony leads to a landscaped walled garden with a sunny south facing aspect. The planting is varied featuring fragrant roses, climbing clematis, hydrangea, and cosmos. There are plenty of herbs with parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil, lavender, mint, oregano and marjoram. Two terraces are finished with York stone offering lovely spots to sit and enjoy the garden.

The house is arranged across four floors, upstairs there are five calm and restful bedrooms with four being roomy doubles and one an office / nursery. From the upper part of the house panoramic views and spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed. The current owner has one of the rooms arranged as a library and there is also a craft room. The main bedroom has the added perk of a dressing room. At the rear of the house, upstairs there are two bathrooms with one on each floor. The first-floor bathroom features a deep bathtub with a separate shower and a utility space.

The basement to the house is arranged as a self-contained apartment offering flexibility for how the space can be used. The current set up includes a living space, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom plus added storage 554 sq. ft.

To the side of the house is a secure storage area which is ideal for housing tools, bikes and buggies.

Situated on Bennett Park, this beautiful home is perfectly located centrally in Blackheath Village.

Blackheath is a bustling London village, home to an expansive heathland brimming with wildlife and nature. In the heart of Blackheath is the village which is home to a superb choice of independent restaurants, boutiques, cafes and shops. There is a weekly farmer's market on Sundays and throughout the year a wide variety of events and festivals which take place on the heath.

Blackheath train station is ideal for commuting to the City and West-End with frequent services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Victoria. The area is popular with families due to superb choice of local and independent schools including Blackheath High School, Heath House, John Ball, The Pointer School and Colfes. There are also bus services which can be accessed from Blackheath to Dulwich College, Eltham College, JAGS and Alleyn's.

Conveniently close by is Greenwich which sits on the banks of the River Thames. Greenwich is a World Heritage Site steeped in royal and naval history. Greenwich Park extends across 74 hectares and is home to wild deer and beautiful gardens. Greenwich a hive of activity and is much loved by locals and visitors.


Council tax band: G
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