Accessed via its own private entrance, the welcoming ground floor hallway provides excellent space for coats, shoes, bicycles, or buggies. A graceful winding staircase, complete with bespoke built-in shelving, leads to the main living areas, where rich hardwood flooring flows effortlessly throughout.

The living room is truly a standout feature, an expansive and light-filled space rarely found in period homes. Its impressive width is complemented by a striking central fireplace, a large bay window, and an additional side window, creating a wonderfully bright and inviting atmosphere. There is ample room for both relaxing and dining, making it ideal for entertaining.

To the rear, the kitchen is equally captivating. Designed in a U-shaped layout, it combines practicality with style, featuring wooden worktops, a classic butler’s sink overlooking the garden, and deep blue walls are complemented by matching splashback tiles. A second feature fireplace adds character, while additional dining space enhances its versatility.

This level also accommodates two well-proportioned bedrooms, both with plush carpeting and space for double beds, alongside a recently refurbished shower room. The bathroom is finished in elegant slate grey tiling and features a contemporary walk-in waterfall shower. Both bedrooms benefit from newly installed double-glazed wooden sash windows.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom exudes a charming loft-style ambience, with Velux windows on either side allowing natural light to pour in. Soft carpeting continues here, and extensive eaves storage provides excellent practicality. The fourth bedroom is equally bright and well-proportioned, while a beautifully updated family bathroom sits between the two, complete with a full-sized bath.

Externally, the property boasts a large, private front garden with a desirable north-west facing aspect. Enclosed by fencing for privacy, this tranquil outdoor space offers a lush, green retreat, perfect for relaxing or entertaining during the warmer months.

Chestnut Road, is a charming residential street set on the borders of West Norwood and West Dulwich, offering an appealing blend of suburban tranquillity and city connectivity. The area is particularly popular with families and professionals, thanks to its attractive period housing, strong sense of community, and easy access to central London.

The neighbourhood is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes, creating a welcoming and established feel. Residents benefit from a peaceful, village-like atmosphere while still being within convenient reach of a wide range of local amenities. West Norwood high street is just a short walk away, providing supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s and a Co-op, while a selection of well-regarded independent venues adds character to the area, including artisan bakeries, cafés, and restaurants such as Blackbird Bakery, Four Hundred Rabbits, and Knowles of Norwood (gastropub). While West Dulwich offers an abundance of restaurants and shops, including The Rosendale, a former Victorian Coaching Inn, now a highly rated family friendly pub. You'll be spoilt for choice for places to go.

The area also benefits from a Picturehouse cinema, library complex, and a monthly community market (West Norwood Feast), contributing to a vibrant local atmosphere.

Green space is a standout feature of the area, with several well-regarded parks nearby, including Dulwich Park and Brockwell Park, which is one of South London’s premier green spaces, set across over 50 hectares of landscaped grounds. It features a historic hall, ornamental gardens, ponds, and expansive lawns, alongside a wide range of leisure facilities including a lido, tennis courts, football pitches, BMX track, and a large children’s play area with water features

Transport links are well suited to commuters, with West Norwood, Tulse Hill, and West Dulwich stations all within easy reach. From here, there are regular services into London Bridge, Victoria, and Blackfriars, making travel into central London straightforward.

The area is also well served by a selection of highly regarded schools, with Elm Wood school and Julians Primary School both with Ofsted ratings of Good and Kingsdale School rated Outstanding while the highly in demand The Elmgreen School, The Norwood School and who could forget the famed Dulwich College (Designed by Charles Barry Junior, the son of Sir Charles Barry, who was the architect of the Houses of Parliament) offer sought after secondary opportunities, further enhancing its appeal for families seeking a long-term home.

Lease - 149 years
Service charge - TBC
Council tax band - D