Bushey Hill Road, London, SE5 8

Dating back to around 1870, this handsome semi-detached Victorian property on Bushey Hill Road, SE5, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period house with exceptional potential. Currently arranged as two self-contained flats, the property is being marketed both individually and as a whole, offering the opportunity to retain the existing arrangement or bring the building back together as a single home.

For buyers looking to create a substantial family house, there is scope to explore a three, four, five or even six bedroom layout, depending on the eventual design and subject to the necessary consents. Semi-detached Victorian houses of this kind are increasingly hard to find in this part of South London.

The mature front garden sets the scene, while the shared entrance hallway makes an immediate impression with its high ceilings and original cornicing. Throughout the property, original period details include fireplace surrounds, traditional brass door furniture and original door dividers.

The ground-floor accommodation includes a double-aspect reception room which can be separated by the original through doors which are in situ, with natural light from Victorian sash windows at the front and original French doors to rear both featuring the original shutters, alongside there is the kitchen with generous storage and a separate WC. A staircase leads down to the lower-ground floor, where two well-proportioned double bedrooms retain their original fireplace surrounds and are served by a good-sized bathroom.

The ground-floor flat also benefits from its own east-facing rear garden, accessed directly from the flat. Mature fruit trees and established greenery lend the space character and privacy, with a leafy outlook from the kitchen. If the property were brought together as one house, the garden could become an integral part of the overall home.

The first-floor accommodation has a wonderfully light and individual feel. A generous sitting room sits alongside a double bedroom, with the option of using the sitting room as a second bedroom. To the rear, a spacious kitchen-diner enjoys views over the garden and is complemented by an adjacent bathroom.

Above, a substantial and particularly bright loft space, previously used as a painting studio, offers an appealing area for creative pursuits or working from home, with further potential to explore subject to the necessary consents.

For those looking to reconfigure the building, the existing layout offers considerable flexibility. The reception room could form the heart of the house, while the lower-ground floor could be reconsidered to accommodate a generous kitchen and living space. The first floor offers further scope for bedrooms and additional living accommodation, with the loft providing another possibility as part of a wider renovation project.

Combining handsome Victorian proportions, original period features, a mature rear garden and an unusually adaptable layout, this is a distinctive property with considerable potential. Whether retained as two separate flats or reimagined as a substantial family home, it offers an exciting opportunity to create something individual in this part of SE5.

Bushey Hill Road is ideally situated in the heart of Camberwell, a well-established South London neighbourhood known for its independent cafés, restaurants and creative community.

The renowned South London Gallery is close by, showcasing contemporary art alongside a bookshop, gardens and South London Louie café, a lovely spot for coffee, brunch or a catch-up with friends. The area is also home to Camberwell College of Arts, adding to the neighbourhood’s established artistic and creative identity.

Food lovers are well catered for, with local favourites such as Theo’s Pizza on nearby Grove Lane, alongside the independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars found throughout Camberwell and neighbouring Peckham. Bellenden Road is less than half a mile from the house, with its appealing mix of independent shops, cafés and eateries.

Camberwell Green and the expansive Burgess Park provide attractive green spaces for enjoying the outdoors, while local shops, everyday amenities and a superb choice of nearby primary and secondary schools including Angel Oak Academy, Harris and Sacred Heart (amongst others) add to the area’s draw and convenience. Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill stations offer National Rail and London Overground services, while frequent bus routes provide connections across South London and into central London, with Underground services accessible via nearby stations such as Oval.

Peckham is considered one of the coolest areas of South-East London, home to a vibrant creative community, a buzz of energy and an excellent choice of places to eat and drink and experience some culture. Our favourites include Frank’s Café (a rooftop bar with panoramic views, Campari cocktails and spectacular sunsets) Artusi (for it’s delicious and seasonal Italian food) and Ganapati (a laid back, authentic South Indian restaurant), the Bussey Building for multiple cultural venues and outlets - and who could forget Peckham’s local, affordable independent cinema, the Peckhamplex!

East Dulwich is also an easy walk from Bushey Hill Road. Considered one of London’s best neighbourhoods. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent pubs, independent shops, green spaces, exercise studios and cultural hubs. Some of our favourites include Kokum Indian restaurant (new on the field, but a strong rival to Dishoom any day of the week), Chacarero Empanada House (Empanadas so good an Argentinian friend will buy them out of stock when she visits!), Kix Bar (for excellent cocktails), Picturehouse Cinema and local food shops including Moxons Fishmongers, Mons Cheesemongers and Terroirs wine shop.

Together, these amenities make Bushey Hill Road a well-connected base for enjoying all that this part of South London has to offer.

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