Swish extended three bedroom Victorian terraced house of 1367 square feet (excluding large cellar and loft spaces which could be developed STPP) with a gorgeous garden which faces west with a twist of south, and which backs onto a cute neighbourhood park: Eckington Gardens. And your luck is well and truly in as the house is being sold without a chain.

You are only a nine minute walk from New Cross Gate Station, and just four from Hatcham Primary School (highly-regarded, and a feeder school to the excellent associated secondary: Haberdasher's Hatcham College).

Your high-ceilinged hall impresses from the off. To your left you have a delightful double-reception with classy engineered oak flooring. Your front room (which can also work as a fourth bedroom - doors divide/connect these reception rooms) is over 13 feet by over 11 feet, with custom-made window shutters to the big bay, and a built-in alcove cupboard plus shelves. Reception two is over 9 feet by nearly 11 feet, fitted out very smartly indeed, with bespoke cupboards and shelves and a desk area.

Access the marvellous and massive back room from from here or via the hall (before the door here you have a guest w.c. and a utility cupboard also). This is impressively generous, running over 27 feet to double-glazed folding doors and a big picture window. A trio of Velux windows are set over the obvious dining area. The fitted kitchen has central island and the neat white units are a timeless Shaker style. A practical tiled floor is perfect for day to day through to parties with pals. Underfloor heating is a real treat. The natural lounge/den area by the garden has a further skylight window.

Upstairs to the back of the house you have your first double-aspect double bedroom, of over 13 feet by over 8 feet. Then next door is the property's windowed bathroom, with a modern suite and fittings.

From the main landing bedroom two rests to your right, of over 9 feet by nearly 11 feet. Then across the width of the house to the front is your principal bedroom (nice and big, at 15 feet by 11 feet), complete with a bank of to-the-ceiling built-in wardrobes to the near wall.

A bit of area history if we may! Hatcham CA is a well-connected little-known residential pocket of south London. From 1614, the land was owned by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. When the manor house named 'Hatcham Park' was demolished circa 1840, terraced homes were permitted to be built. Saved from proposed demolition in the seventies (phew!), Hatcham Conservation Area was designated by Lewisham Council in 1990.

For rail travel, we've mentioned the two Fare Zone 2 stations which both offer Windrush line as well as regular services. Or take a short bus ride from nearby Old Kent Road to Elephant & Castle tube and beyond.

Your most local primary schools are Hatcham, Kender and Edmund Waller (all have good nursery provision too, from 3 years).

Central New Cross - an eight minute walk - has handsome historical buildings (even James Bond has passed through, in Skyfall!), and a contemporary art gallery (Goldsmiths CCA), plus an increasing number of pubs and eateries. We rate The Rose Inn, Wakey Wakey, Corner, The New Cross House, The Earl of Derby and The Amersham Arms.

All Saints Community Centre has classes and community groups, by Eckington Gardens - the local little park/playground we mentioned earlier (which has a strong 'friends of' group). New Cross's Telegraph Hill (Lower Park) area has a great Saturday market. Or stroll to or jump on a 436 to Brockley Market on Lewisham Way.

Nunhead, with its high street village vibe, is close as well: here we like Ayres bakery and FC Soper wet fish shop, as well as El Vermut, BARD4100, The Old Nun's Head and The Pyrotechnists Arms.

For the regular 'big shop', the big Sainsbury's with Argos that's just by New Cross Gate Station will serve you well, or it is a short drive to large Tesco stores on Old Kent Road (or Surrey Quays), or Aldi or Asda. A large Waitrose is on this side of Greenwich as well.

For more options, Peckham, Deptford, Brockley and Greenwich are close for markets, excellent restaurants and more parks. Surrey Docks Farm is good fun, too.