Fransfield Grove, London, SE26

Set in a quiet spot, tucked away yet just moments from “Sydenham’s original High Street” Kirkdale, is this well-designed and bright period garden flat.

The property is accessed via its own private front door, with a discrete spot for bike storage and a separate external storage cupboard. Upon entering, you first reach the master bedroom which has lots of natural light due to the large, angled bay window which also creates a useful space for an office/dressing table set-up. Both bedrooms and the hallway benefit from the character and warmth of hardwood flooring.

The bathroom (with L-shaped bathtub and overhead shower) is located right where you want it, in the middle of the flat, easily accessed by both bedrooms. The second bedroom is a decent size and can fit a double bed though is currently set up as a nursery.

The kitchen is open plan with the extended reception room, providing a generous and bright space with triple folding doors and a Velux roof light. The kitchen itself is well-equipped including an integrated dishwasher and washing machine. Both the kitchen and reception room have tiled floors with the added benefit of under-floor heating.

The bi-fold doors enable a seamless extension of your living space on warmer days, and the garden is decked to perfectly meet the floor level of the flat, which further enhances the relationship - and easy transition - between the indoors and outdoors.

The outlook to the rear is quite special, backing onto the gardens of Halifax Street. There is a real feeling of openness and a nice relationship with the neighbouring gardens and historic architecture. It’s a perfect place for entertaining or relaxing with a morning coffee and there’s plenty of sunshine due to its South-Easterly Aspect.

Fransfield Grove is extremely well located for the numerous amenities and independent businesses of Sydenham, Kirkdale and Forest Hill. Both Sydenham and Forest Hill stations are easily reached on foot within c.12 and c.16 minutes consecutively (via Google maps).

Geen space is in abundance, and includes local spots like Sydenham Wells Park and Mayow Park as well as the wonderful Dulwich Park and Sydenham and Dulwich Woods. Crystal Palace Park with its popular weekly farmers market and the brand-new dinosaur playground are also nearby.

*****Personal note from vendor..

We have loved living in this flat for the last five years. We were first attracted to it because of its location (and the bi-fold doors!) – we’re able to take advantage of all the lovely pubs, cafes and shops that both Forest Hill and Sydenham have to offer and can easily access both stations. Crystal Palace Triangle is also within walking distance. We are surrounded by beautiful parks – Sydenham Wells Park and Baxters Field are a few minutes’ walk away and the Horniman Gardens, Crystal Palace Park and Mayow Park are all nearby.

We are also surrounded by wonderful neighbours. The street is very friendly, and we have great relationships with our closest neighbours as well as others further along and over the road. There’s a real sense of community here. Parking is also really easy – it’s incredibly rare not to get a spot!

The flat itself is great all year round, staying warm in the winter, helped by the cosy underfloor heating in the kitchen and the lounge, and cool in the summer. We’ve loved nothing more than opening the bi fold doors onto the garden when the sun comes out. It feels like you have an extra room. The garden is a lovely sun trap and really peaceful. We will miss it a lot.

We are relocating down to the coast but are very sad to be leaving our lovely flat. We know it will make a wonderful home for someone else !