Fox Hill, Crystal Palace, London, SE19

Set on one of Crystal Palace’s most coveted residential streets, this elegant semi-detached early Victorian house combines grand Georgian townhouse proportions with beautifully balanced contemporary living. Arranged across four floors and extending into a remarkable 135 ft garden, the house has been configured to maximise natural light, flow and connection to the outdoors.
The ground floor is devoted entirely to living and entertaining spaces, creating a wonderful sense of openness and ease. At its centre is an extended kitchen and dining room, where French doors frame long views of the garden and draw light deep into the house throughout the day. The sequence of spaces feels both expansive and intimate, equally suited to large gatherings and quieter everyday routines.
The garden itself is exceptional — mature, secluded and unusually long for the area — offering a series of distinct spaces for dining, playing and retreating, with a feeling of calm that belies the house’s proximity to central London.
Upstairs, four generous bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors, each with a distinct outlook and excellent natural light. The main bedroom includes an en-suite shower room, while a family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.
The lower ground floor introduces a more flexible layer of living. With two substantial rooms and an additional shower room, the space could adapt easily over time: guest accommodation, a studio, workspace, playroom or semi-independent suite for older children or guests.
Fox Hill is among Crystal Palace’s most architecturally significant streets, lined with handsome period houses and characterised by its quiet, leafy atmosphere. The street was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1870 — the house itself appearing in the work — now held by The National Gallery.
The house is a short walk from the independent shops and restaurants of the Crystal Palace Triangle, as well as Crystal Palace Station for central and East London.
EPC: E | Council Tax Band: G