BRICKWORKS SAYS

This cosy yet spacious two-bedroom apartment spanning multiple floors is part of a grand detached building. Split across two levels and joined via an impressive central staircase, this gorgeous home is roomy, light and romantic. It is also just moments from Honor Oak station.

Once through the elegant entrance porch, the flat is accessed via a winding staircase with a huge lightwell at the top, inviting natural light deep into the centre of the flat. The second floor has one bedroom, complete with a pretty arched window and original fireplace, as well as the bathroom; both of which share sunny south-facing views. The upper level has another south-facing bedroom as well as a super-sized living room with a huge central ceiling skylight and plenty of space for entertaining. Off the living room is the kitchen-diner; a modern Shaker-style kitchen and a stunning original arched window, framing the dining area perfectly.

Honor Oak Park is a popular south-east London spot and it’s easy to see why - with quick links into town, plenty of parks and too many wonderful restaurants, coffee shops and bars to mention. Though Honor Oak Vintner wine shop, Miss Margarita sourdough pizzeria and café, and Indian restaurant Babur are definitely amongst locals’ favourites.

THE LEGAL BIT

While we endeavour to provide accurate photographs, floor plans, and descriptions, these should be intended as a guide. Total floor plan measurements are sometimes rounded for ease, and distances are approximated. Purchasers should always satisfy themselves through personal inspection.

THE OWNERS SAY

It is with great sadness that my beautiful flat goes up for sale, but it is the right time! There is something very special about this flat which has given me a happy five years. It’s flooded with light as soon as the sun comes out and has a beautiful, leafy view out of each window.

The location is perfect with Honor Oak Park high street on your doorstep and you can make the train with four minutes to spare in the morning. But there’s also a designated parking space on the driveway - even if you don’t own a car, it’s super handy for visitors.

The Honor Oak pub is an excellent spot for food and drink as well as Two Spoons café around the corner and Grounds and Grapes for weekend brunch. Plus, a little further afield, just under a mile away, is the famous Horniman Museum and Gardens - an absolute gem. I really hope someone enjoys the space, light and views as much as I have done!

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating E. Potential Energy Rating C.

Council Tax:
The property falls into Band C (£1,712.24 in 2023/24) in the borough of Lewisham.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx.: Electricity £75, Gas £75 and Water £26.

Tenure:
Leasehold with 144 years left on the lease.

Service charge:
£53 per month. The freeholder is the downstairs neighbour and the fee covers maintenance of the front hedges and building insurance.

Ground rent:
£0.

Neighbours:
A ‘lovely and approachable’ family lives downstairs.

Recent work:
A new bathroom was installed in 2020 and a new boiler was installed in 2022, as well as new carpets put in when the current owners moved in five years ago. Plug sockets and switches were upgraded recently. Loft insulation will be completed by the time of sale as well as the installation of smart heating and smart metres.

Getting around:
Honor Oak is part of the Overground network as well as Southern Rail, getting you into London Bridge in just 15 minutes or Whitechapel in 18 minutes. There are also several bus routes including the P4 to Brixton and North Dulwich.

Onward plans:
The owners are yet to find their next property.