Waite Davies Road, London, SE12

Guide Price £550,000 - £600,000

There are period homes with character, and then there are homes with a genuine story behind them. This three-bedroom Victorian house on Waite Davies Road is one of the latter.

Dating back to the days when the road was still known as Butterfield Street, No. 33 was once the farmhouse connected to Clark's Dairy, a local dairy established here in the 19th century. Today, the house still has the individuality and character you would hope to find in a home with that sort of history, while having been thoughtfully updated for modern life.

Behind the handsome brick frontage, the ground floor has two distinct living spaces. At the front is a generous bay-windowed reception room with wooden flooring, built-in cabinetry and a beautiful period fireplace. It's a warm, comfortable room and one that still feels very much in keeping with the age of the house.

Across the hallway, the kitchen and dining room is arguably the heart of the home. Exposed brickwork, timber details and built-in shelving give the room plenty of character, while the soft blue kitchen cabinetry and pink tiled splashback add a little colour without trying too hard. There's proper space for a large dining table, making this a room that works equally well for everyday family life or having friends over.

A separate utility area sits beyond the kitchen, while doors from the rear of the house lead directly onto the private courtyard garden. It's a low-maintenance outside space with room for dining, entertaining and summer evenings outside.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two particularly good-sized doubles, alongside a beautifully finished bathroom which has recently been completely updated. This is one of the standout spaces in the house, with a freestanding bath, large walk-in rainfall shower, twin basins, contemporary black fittings and underfloor heating.

Throughout the house, the owners have kept many of the details that make it interesting. Sash windows, exposed brick, fireplaces, timber floors and original proportions sit alongside the more contemporary additions, giving the house a relaxed feel rather than one that has been overly renovated.

The location is another big part of the appeal. Waite Davies Road sits just off Baring Road, with everyday shops, cafés and the popular Summerfield pub close by. Northbrook Park is just around the corner, while Manor House Gardens, Lee, Blackheath Village and Greenwich are all easily accessible.

For commuters, Lee station is within easy reach and provides direct services into London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Lewisham and its DLR connection are also easily accessible.

It's difficult to find another house quite like this locally. Not because it is trying to be different, but because its history, proportions and character were already here to begin with.