Vanbrugh Park, London, SE3

High Ceilings, A Huge Kitchen And 100ft Of Private South Facing Garden. Turn left and you’re on the Heath, turn right and you’re in the village – this is Blackheath living at its best, with four floors of warmth, character and proper family-sized space.

This impressive Victorian semi-detached has four floors that flow in a way that makes everyday life feel easy – with spaces to come together, spread out or simply step outside for a bit of sun.

Stone steps lead up to the raised ground floor, where you’ll find a light and bright bay-fronted family room at the front and a cosy reception room at the rear. French doors opening to the balcony overlooking the back garden – a perfect suntrap for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. There’s a wood burner here for the colder months, and tucked below the balcony you’ll find a handy space to store your logs.

Downstairs, the 25m kitchen-diner is where everyone gathers – with space for 20+ party guests, a Smeg range, shaker cabinetry and a traditional butler sink. This is where Christmas for 16 happens without a hitch, or BBQs spill out into the garden with ease. 

This floor even has a guest bathroom with shower, and it's been future-proofed with plumbing for underfloor heating, with a manifold already in place.

Upstairs, the first floor holds two generous double bedrooms and a separate w/c. 

The main front bedroom gets lovely south-facing light and already has plumbing in place should you want to add an en-suite.

The top floor has three further bedrooms – all light, thoughtfully designed and ready for real family life. One room features a secret climbing ladder hidden behind shelves, another has Andrew Martin wallpaper, and built-in furniture was added just last year. There’s storage in all the right places, and the family bathroom is finished with Neptune cabinetry, marble tiles and C.P. Hart fittings.

The 100ft south-facing garden has something for everyone. There are raised beds, apple trees, a large lawn and a proper climbing frame with tower, slide and swing. 

Mature trees offer that sweet spot between light and shade, while side access makes coming back from a bike ride easier. There's a large shed at the rear and more storage tucked away beneath the balcony steps.

The house was fully rewired and re-plumbed in 2020, with a Nest heating system zoned across all three levels. The loft - accessed via a retractable ladder on the landing - is fully boarded and insulated - offering excellent storage and housing the central heating system. 

The front reception room is incredibly flexible - it’s currently being used as a family space but it would be ideal as a playroom, home office or even a second dining area. 

The location is hard to beat. Turn left and you’re on the Heath with Greenwich Park just beyond. Turn right and you're in the heart of the village, with old-school specialists like the butcher, grocer and hardware shop sitting alongside cafés, a brewery and M&S.

The street itself is friendly and neighbourly – the kind where people stop to chat, put the bins out when you're away, and host garden drinks in the summer.

You’re only a 10-minute walk to Westcombe Park station, 15 minutes to Blackheath, with regular buses to North Greenwich (Jubilee Line), Greenwich (DLR & Overground). The City’s just 35 minutes away, and West End stations like Charing Cross or Victoria can be reached in about 45 minutes.

It’s a substantial family home with real heart, proper space and a layout that works. And all this in a location that gives you the best of Blackheath – the open Heath to your left, the village to your right, and a real sense of community all around you.

• Four floors of Victorian charm, big family spaces and a 100ft south-facing garden

• 25m sociable shaker kitchen with butler sink, Smeg range and space for epic parties

• Two reception rooms with a balcony and a cosy log burner for winter evenings

• Five bedrooms with built-in storage, designer touches and a secret climbing ladder