Combe Avenue, London

SOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT. If you love modernist architecture then this is the one for you!!

This terraced house is on the Vanbrugh Park estate, SE3 which was constructed in the early 1960’s. The architects who designed it were arguably one of the most important Modernist architectural companies in England, Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Some of their more famous projects included the Barbican Centre and Golden Lane in central London.

Set within the heart of the development which comprises a mix of apartments and houses, book ended with pleasant greens, courtyards and pathways. This particular property is sited on a pedestrian walkway.

On entering there is a small lobby which leads to the dual aspect living space with almost full height glazed sliding doors to the rear garden. A great feature of this room is the full turning open tread staircase that wraps around the fire place and its associated flue. Just off the living room is the fitted kitchen which has a range of base and eye level units, space for appliances and a window overlooking the rear garden.

On reaching the first floor there is a landing with an arrangement of clerestory windows allowing natural light to fill the staircase area. The principal bedroom has built in wardrobes and overlooks the front, whilst bedrooms two and three overlook the rear garden. Separating the bedrooms is the family bathroom again with clerestory windows.

Externally there is a lovingly maintained rear garden, with a lawned area, a paved patio, shrubs and a brick built shed, plus a personal rear entrance.

The Vanbrugh Park Estate is within the highly sought after Blackheath area. Open spaces are plentiful with both The “Heath” and Greenwich Park being within a few hundred metres. These destinations are ideal to walk, picnic, fly a kite or even roller skate.

Transport facilities too are in abundance with bus services at one end of the estate serving neighbouring areas, cycle lanes and routes are also within easy reach.

There are two railway stations within the vicinity Maze Hill and Westcombe Park. Both offer regular services into the capital and beyond.

Some good schools are located within the locale, most notably The Blackheath High School for Girls and The John Roan secondary’s. There are also The Pointer School and The Greenwich Steiner schools with access too.

For shopping, Blackheath Royal Standard is nearby. Here there are a good choice of independent shops, cafes, two pubs, a library, plus a Marks and Spencers food hall.