Waller Road, London, SE14

Offered to the market chain-free, this beautiful 2350ft² Victorian townhouse presents a rare opportunity for prospective buyers to acquire a substantial family home that has been home to one family for four decades, situated in the heart of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area.

Sensibly arranged over four floors, the ground floor offers two living rooms and a kitchen/dining space opening onto a mature 103ft garden, while the upper three floors contain five double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The home retains much of its period features including timber-frame sash windows, wood flooring, timber banisters, original fireplaces, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses.

The Mediterranean inspired mature garden is well maintained and alive with birdsongs. At 103ft long, in summer the garden becomes the largest room of the house. Tranquil and unexpectedly quiet, you wouldn’t know you are in a city, a benefit of being in the heart of the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area. For the history enthusiast, an original Anderson shelter still survives at the rear.

The loft has been converted into a bedroom with rear dormer and large front roof light enjoying sweeping London views. There’s also vast storage space available in the eaves. Should you wish to increase the footprint in the future, the basement and rear present a blank canvas for the next owner to expand and personalise.

Perched on the first hill South-East of central London, Telegraph Hill combines panoramic city views, proximity to trendy neighbourhoods and excellent zone 2 transport links with a leafy Conservation Area, tranquil atmosphere, outstanding schools, and two local Victorian parks. It is easy to see why families fall in love with this neighbourhood and even easier to see why they stay.

This Conservation area was developed in the late 19th century under the control of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers who ensured that alongside housing, a church, schools and public park were to be developed to create a sense of community. Fast forward to today, that strong sense of community remains. On Saturdays from 10 to 3 you've got the Farmers’ Market at Lower Telegraph Hill Park and the community-run Hill Station Cafe at the top of the Hill.

Waller Road is a leisurely stroll from both trendy Nunhead and the vibrant settings of New Cross. Within easy reach you’ve got atmospheric pubs, independent cafes and an electric mix of restaurants and eateries. If you’re a foodie, El Vermut (Nunhead Green) offers a brilliant tapas & Spanish wine selection, or for a quick Lebanese treat, why not try Aloosh in New Cross. If a fusion of pub atmosphere with great food is more your thing, try The Old Nun’s Head Pub (street food & a great Sunday Roast!). Just up on the corner of Gellatly & Kitto Road, Skehans is an Irish Pub that promises a great evening.

Notable schools locally are Edmund Waller Primary School and Haberdashers’ Hatcham College (Secondary School), there are also great independent schools in the neighbouring areas too.

Nunhead Station – c. 7-minute walk (South Eastern)

Queens Road Station - c. 15-minute walk (Overground, Southern)

New Cross Gate Station - c. 15-minute walk (Overground, Southern)

Brockley Station - c. 16-minute walk (Overground, Southern)