Bushnell Road, SW17

This handsome and substantial five-bedroom family home comes to the market for the first time in 30 years. Measuring approximately 2,395 st ft of living space with a west-facing garden of over 50ft in length, it boasts grand proportions in all the principal rooms and plenty of original features.

The property opens into a spacious entrance hall with an elegant double reception room leading off to the right. This benefits from high ceilings with intricate cornicing, a magnificent feature fireplace, built-in cabinetry and the large square bay window which floods the room with natural light. The raised rear section leads directly into the kitchen family room, also accessed from the hallway. This room is wonderfully bright thanks to the large roof lantern, French windows and its westerly aspect. Incredibly spacious with a feature fireplace and plenty of room for both a dining able and comfortable seating, this is an excellent space for everyday family living and entertaining. The kitchen itself has a good range of wall and base units with granite worksurfaces and a large island breakfast bar. The French windows open out to the lovely west-facing garden of over 50ft. Laid with a patio and grass, it’s surrounded by mature planting giving it a great sense of privacy, ideal for al fresco eating and entertaining.

Three large double bedrooms are arranged over the first floor together with a family bathroom. The principal room to the front benefits from the square bay and the room to the back has a lovely bay window with garden views. Two of the bedrooms on this level have built-in wardrobes and a further two spacious double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, are arranged over the top floor and served by a family shower room. A large loft space has the potential to be developed, subject to the usual consents, and offers excellent storage space along with the cellar.

Bushnell Road is a highly sought-after, quiet residential street within The Heaver Estate. The excellent amenities of Balham are within easy walking distance, with both the Underground on the Northern Line and the Overground services into London Victoria and Waterloo. The wide-open spaces of Tooting Bec Common are on the doorstep and the area is well served by many popular state and independent schools and nurseries, subject to catchment and places each year.

Council Tax Band: G | EPC: E| Tenure: Freehold