Ebsworth Street, London, SE23

This Superb Edwardian Half-House Is Big On Style, Sunshine And Sociable Living. It has a gorgeous kitchen / diner, a south-facing garden and a loft retreat you’ll never want to leave. And all just a stroll from trains, parks, schools and great coffee.

Built around 1905 as a true Victorian half-house, this thoughtfully extended home combines period charm with easy, modern family living across three spacious floors.

You step inside via the shared entrance hall - lovely neighbour included - and into the welcoming kitchen diner. Fitted following the addition of a substantial rear extension in 2011, it’s wide, sociable and designed for real life.

Whether you’re sharing Friday night suppers with friends or watching the kids zoom around the table, this is where everyone ends up. Clever storage under the stairs keeps the hoover and camping gear out of sight, and full-width doors open out to a garden made for summer fun.

The south-facing garden gets sun all day and is perfect for BBQs, relaxed outdoor meals or just watching the sunset with a glass of something cold. There’s AstroTurf for low-maintenance greenery, jasmine growing along the newly replaced fence, and a sturdy shed to the front of the house for bikes, tools, and all things outdoorsy.

And if you’re ever feeling like you just want some quiet space to relax, the bay-fronted living room gets plenty of natural light throughout the day. A working fireplace is perfect for those rainy winter evenings after a walk on One Tree Hill.

Upstairs, the first floor has two generous double bedrooms. One is currently being used as an art studio and guest room, the other as a kids’ room with plenty of space for toys, books, and impromptu sleepovers.

The family bathroom is calm and stylish, complete with underfloor heating for chilly mornings.

You can then head up again to the loft - converted in 2014 and brilliantly light throughout the day thanks to the large Velux windows in the study and windows to both the en suite and bedroom.

The main bedroom has custom wardrobes to keep things calm and clutter-free, plus a luxurious ensuite shower room.

Next door, there’s a separate office with views towards the city. Eaves storage offers even more tucked-away space.

Throughout the house, eco paints from Little Greene and Farrow & Ball complement the light in each room and the paneling up the staircase is both practical and stylish.

The SE23 location is also hard to beat.

You’re only 7 minutes’ walk from Honor Oak Park station, with regular services to London Bridge (around 15 mins) as well as London Overground services to Shoreditch and Highbury and Islington.

It’s also close to Crofton Park for Thameslink services, if you need a Plan B.

Families on the street often secure places at well-regarded schools including Dalmain, Stillness, Fairlawn and St William of York.

The neighbourhood is friendly and well connected, with a real sense of community.

There’s a residents’ WhatsApp and Facebook group, an annual street party and nearby Bovill Road organises regular “street play” days so kids can scoot and cycle safely.

Despite being located on a quiet and leafy street you’ve got plenty of independent shops and cafés nearby. Local favourites include Marchetti and Cafe 41 (great coffee and pet-friendly), Horniman Farmers’ Market and Crofton Books (just ask for Jason).

When you add in a recently repointed façade and a tiled front path, this is the kind of welcoming family home that makes you feel like you belong from day one.