Woodside Villa II, Sydenham Hill, London SE26

Elegantly transformed, this spacious garden apartment lies on the ground floor of a handsome double-fronted Victorian house on Sydenham Hill. Period fireplaces and cornices sit alongside beautiful contemporary interventions, including a smart, high-spec kitchen and three peaceful bedrooms.



The Tour



Woodside Villa is a striking blue house on Sydenham Hill. Built in the late 19th century, it has striking external details, including a wrought-iron veranda. The apartment’s private front door opens to a hallway, grounded with original floorboards.



The open-plan living spaces are on the right. Here, a large glazed door set into an exaggerated bay opens to the garden and floods the room with light. Beautiful oak herringbone-laid floors bring a modern yet traditional feel, and a cast-iron fireplace sits to one side.



Slightly delineated from the rest of the room, the kitchen has generous storage space above and below an poured concrete countertop. Appliances are integrated and include a gas hob and stainless steel oven.



The principal bedroom is at the rear of the apartment, a private space with tall built-in wardrobes and a glazed door to the garden. A handsome en suite shower room adjoins, with a separate bathroom across the hall; both are serene spaces and are fitted with chrome fixtures.



The second and third bedrooms have similarly lovely finishes and glazed doors to the garden's side terrace. Soaring ceiling heights run throughout.



Outdoor Space



A substantial private garden extends to the rear of the house, with a slightly elevated patio area for outdoor dining. On one side, a lush mature tree casts pockets of shady respite on bright days. There are several points of access from inside to out, creating a wonderful circular and interconnected feel.



The Area



Woodside Villa sits beside Dulwich and Sydenham Woods, both wildlife nature reserves. This, combined with Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Course, as well as an allotment and sports club ground, provides unbroken green space as far as Dulwich Park and Lordship Lane.



The lake, maze, and open spaces of Crystal Palace Park are also a short walk away, as are the beautiful expanses of Sydenham Wells Park and Dulwich Park. Other local attractions include The Dulwich Picture Gallery, The Horniman Museum and the local town centres of Crystal Palace and Dulwich Village.



Crystal Palace is a 15-minute walk away. It has several award-winning restaurants and bars, as well as a thriving arts and music scene. Church Road winds through Crystal Palace, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, including Brown & Green, Four Boroughs, Palazzo, and the Affinity Brew Shop. We've written more about our recommendations in the area in our Journal.



Dulwich Village is also a 15-minute walk from the house, and the street is well-placed for well-regarded primary and secondary state schools.



There is a short walk on a footpath to Sydenham Hill station, which runs services to London Victoria (13 minutes), Blackfriars (20 minutes) and City Thameslink/Farringdon (22 minutes). Connecting trains (via Sydenham) arrive at Canada Water in 20 minutes and Shoreditch High Street in 30.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 111 years remaining / Service Charge: £3,200 p.a. / Ground Rent: £500 p.a. / Council Tax Band: C