Property description

On the border of Blackheath and Greenwich offering far-reaching and spectacular views over the heath, Lydia House is a prestigious and historic eight bedroom Grade II-listed Georgian home built in 1776 by the renowned architect Thomas Geyfere and is one of the earliest and finest examples of a semi-detached house designed and built to look like a single house. Measuring almost 7000sq feet including a rear annex, the house offers multiple bedrooms with fantastic living and reception space and a wonderful west-facing walled garden which is a complete sun-trap. The entrance to the house is at the side of the building from which one steps in to a stone-floored hallway which access each of the reception rooms. Slightly further down electric gates open on to the annex house which has garaged parking for four cars with capacity for several more cars on the drive and above the annex is a wonderfully bright studio apartment with kitchen and bathroom, perfect for guests or a nanny. Permission was previously granted to convert the annex into a separate three bedroom house with its own parking and garden, details of which can be provided. The house contains a wealth of period features such as grand original limestone staircase, sash windows, cornicing, fireplaces and sumptuous rooms, in particular the reception room with herringbone wood floors and master bedroom with superb ensuite bathroom. The house was last purchased around 25 years ago and restored to its current state with a lower floor containing a sauna, steam room, wine cellar and store room which could be converted into a gym or media room. The house offers the rare opportunity to live in one of the largest and most prominent properties in the area and while it would benefit from some cosmetic uplift, there is huge potential to create an exciting and incredible family home.

Situation
Lydia House is located at the junction of Dartmouth Grove and Wat Tyler Road facing the heath and a short walk in to Blackheath Village and the overground train station which quickly takes you in to Charing Cross, London Bridge and Victoria. Alternatively one can walk through West Greenwich to the Docklands Light Railway which takes you in to Canary Wharf in 12 minutes. As well as the open space of the heath, Greenwich's Royal Park is a short walk away, as are all the shops, bars, restaurants and boutiques of both Greenwich and Blackheath.

8 Bedrooms

Reception Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Breakfast Room

Study

Ensuite Bathroom

2 Further Bathrooms

Annex Containing Garage and Studio Apartment

85' West-Facing Garden

Utility Room

Sauna

Steam Room

Wine Cellar

Store Room

Plenty of Storage

Additional Off-Street Parking

Guest WC

Potential to Create an Additional Residence

Property Features :

• 8 Bedrooms
• Reception Room
• Kitchen
• Dining Room
• Breakfast Room