Merriman Road, London

->GUIDE PRICE £775,000 - £825,000<- A rare double fronted 4/5 bedroom, three reception room, three bathroom, 1930’s semi-detached house with integrated garage, off street parking to the front and back, as well as a large South facing garden, occupying a residential street in Kidbrooke/Blackheath, being sold chain free.

This substantial family home already measures in excess of 1777sqft and has the potential to be extended further (STPP). Comprising a dining room to the front with a bay window, an exceptionally large reception room measuring 25ft in length which provides access to the garden via sliding doors, a central galley kitchen which has back door access to the garden, a cosy family room or perhaps an office or even a fifth bedroom which again has sliding doors access to the garden and is adjacent to the ground floor toilet/shower room. There is also internal access to a very large integral garage. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms of which two have built in wardrobes, a single bedroom with built in storage, a shower room with a basin a toilet and a further bathroom with a basin. There is a beautifully landscaped South facing garden which has side access and benefits from a substantial shed, a greenhouse and rear access to the off street gated parking bay which would be ideal for secure storage of a boat, caravan of motorhome. The property has a large fully boarded loft area which is accessed via retractable stairs and has the benefit of a dormer window to provide natural light.

This property has been in the family’s ownership since it was built and has been lovingly maintained yet does now require updating, but the opportunity presents itself for a family or investors alike to transform this home to become a truly remarkable dwelling.

Located just 2 minutes’ walk to a parade of shops including a Co-op, post-office, pharmacy, bakery, café, barbers, hairdressers/nail bar and dry cleaners. You can also stroll down to Blackheath Standard which has several pubs, cafes and local shops.

The house is located within approx. 15 mins walk from Kidbrooke mainline station and is a 7 min bus journey to Blackheath mainline station providing access to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Waterloo, Cannon Street and Victoria stations. The 386, 89 and 178 bus routes are all within a 5 minute walk providing access to Blackheath Village, Kidbrooke Village and Greenwich, with Canary Wharf easily accessible by DLR from Greenwich.

The O2 for shopping, music, eating and numerous other entertainment opportunities is a 10-minute drive.

There are many parks and green open spaces to enjoy, including Hornfair Park (with the Charlton swimming Lido and gym, café, tennis courts and BMX track within its bounds), Charlton House (gardens, play area and skate park), Oxleas Woods, Shrewsbury House and Park, Blackheath tennis club and Blackheath golf club, Blackheath Common and Greenwich Park. The property is also situated 3 mins walk from the newly refurbished Harvey Road playing fields with brand new children’s playground, clubhouse, Multi-Use Games Area and newly lawned rugby and football pitches.

In addition, the house is within walking distance of the Ofsted “Outstanding” primary school Cherry Orchard and many other “Good” primaries are in the locality. The Ofsted “Outstanding” Leigh Academy Blackheath secondary school is also a five-minute walk. The house is also in catchment for the “Outstanding” Harris Academy Greenwich and Eltham Hill girls school, as well as some of the grammar schools.