Property description
What our seller says
Rare opportunity to acquire a lovely family house in Franklin Passage, one of the most sort after streets on the 'hidden gem' Progress Estate. Built in 1915 for the WW1 ammunitions workers, the houses in this tree rich conservation area are based on attractive Dutch designs and have a cottage-in-the-country feel, which is not easy to find in London.
The Progress Estate association, with regular newsletters and meetings, together with an active neighbourhood watch scheme, provide a strong feeling of a safe local community.
The house is in an extremely quiet area, free from traffic noise. Downstairs has a large, homely lounge with attractive views, a solid wood fire surround and gas coal effect fire. The kitchen is well fitted with country-style wall and floor units, built-in dishwasher, a Rangemaster 5-ring gas hob with gas oven and electric fan half oven plus plumbing for washing machine.
The alcove makes for an ideal place for a large fridge/freezer. There is a useful under stairs cupboard that is perfect for storing things like wine as the temperature remains cool, as well as the ironing board, cleaning materials, etc. The log fire in the dining area encourages one to linger long after the dinner has finished!
The garden really is a star attraction with the double doors from the kitchen making outdoor dining and BBQ's in summer very practical.
The garden is well designed with a patio area just outside the back of the house, a large area of grass down the middle, landscaped with mature plants, bushes and tree, including two apple trees, and an allotment currently yielding beans, carrots, herbs, and cucumbers. Going through the arch one finds a separate area which has a large solid shed with light/electricity, used as an office/workshop, a big greenhouse and another small shed for garden utensils and logs. The garden is not overlooked thanks to the mature trees and bushes.
Upstairs there is a landing with access to the spacious boarded loft area, a family bathroom, and three good-sized double bedrooms, all with period fireplaces.
There is scope to expand the house as the loft is nearly 3 metres in height in the middle, runs the full length of the house and over the front bedroom, and there is enough space to install a stairway in one of the bedrooms. Several houses have conservatories at the back.
The house is in a great location:
Local: 5 minutes walk to Tesco Express, 5 more mins walk to Coop; good schools at all levels; several parks including Well Hall Plausance (5 mins walk), Greenwich Park and Dunstan Park (10 mins drive)
Car: 10 mins drive to Greenwich, to Blackheath, or to the O2;15 mins to leafy green Kent, 12 mins to the Blackwall Tunnel and 25 mins to Dartford Tunnel, 10 mins to North Greenwich retail park
Train: 10-15 mins walk to Eltham station, 20 mins by train to Central London (London Bridge)
Bus: 2 mins walk to bus stops for 122, 161, 132, 286 covering a wide area from Greenwich to Crystal Palace; from Chislehurst to Bexleyheath
Offers in excess of £317,000
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Property Features :
- Beautifully presented period cottage
- 3 Genuine Double Bedrooms
- 24ft country-style kitchen/dining room with log fire
- Original cast iron Fireplaces
- Large, attractive, secluded garden with two sheds, allotment and greenhouse
- Very quiet and pretty location in green conservation area
- Excellent condition throughout
- Excellent location. A short walk from Eltham Station
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