Langford Green, Camberwell, London, SE5

Rarely-available and chain free four double bedroom maisonette over first and second floors (with entrance and utility at ground floor level) of 1189 square feet, with a Freehold-share.

The style of the property is also a rarity; enjoy a sunny southwesterly-facing balcony on the first floor (pleasingly the width of the property) overlooking well-maintained, mature communal gardens.

You are close to both East Dulwich and Denmark Hill stations (six and eight minutes by foot respectively), and excellent bus routes on Dog Kennel Hill, and there is parking for residents. You are winning-at-life close to excellent nursery, primary and secondary schools, plus fabulous parks and green spaces.

The Charter School East Dulwich is your closest (very popular) secondary. Local primaries include Dog Kennel Hill and Lyndhurst.

A bit of history if we may: The Langford Green Estate was built in 1968 by Colonel Claude Granville Lancaster (1899-1977) on land owned by the Champion de Crespigny family of Huguenot origin. Colonel Lancaster took great interest and care over the Estate's design, employing Sir Albert Richardson as his architect – one-time President of the Royal Academy of Arts, and founder of the Georgian Society.

Aimed at ‘professional classes’, the Estate was designed as a model community surrounded by generous landscaped gardens and with residents’ privacy as priority. The Estate boasts a village feel and is leafy, quiet and secluded, disguising its supremely well-connected location.

In your own front door and a handy utility cupboard sits ahead. Take the stairs and from the landing, the large kitchen/diner (which is over 24 feet) sits to your right. It is modern in style with slick white units plus open shelving detail, and lots of counter space. At the near end of the kitchen you have a natural dining area with clever inbuilt seating on two walls.

Next door you will find an impressive formal reception room, of over 14 feet by over 13, with a feature fireplace and parquet floor. Two sets of tall French doors open (inwards) to the long and lovely balcony which is set over the huge and healthy central lawn.

Adjacent is the first of your four bedrooms (also overlooking the lawn), of over 10 feet by over 8 (or use it as an additional reception room should you prefer). This room also has a parquet floor. French doors open onto the balcony here.

Up to the second floor to find three double bedrooms. All are neutrally decorated with pale carpets. The two largest bedrooms have two windows apiece, plus built-in wardrobes.

The windowed bathroom is a pleasingly-simple affair, with white suite and an oversized over-bath shower. A generous storage cupboard completes the floor.

You are within easy reach of the best of south London here. Camberwell, East Dulwich, Peckham, Herne Hill, Brixton and Dulwich Village are all local. Your closest parks include Ruskin Park, Goose Green, Peckham Rye Park and Common, Green Dale and Lettsom Gardens. Dulwich Hamlet Football Club is also nearby, next to the big Sainsbury’s.

You’ll want for very little in this locale. Locally on Grove Vale we like Blackbird Bakery and Jones of Brockley. Norbert's (rotisserie chicken joint) is a new popular addition on Melbourne Grove.

Stroll down to Lordship Lane for lots of strong local pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants. We like Chacarero and Chango for empanadas, Kartuli for delicious Georgian food, The EDT and The Palmerston for sunny drinks, and SMBS for great groceries. Further down 'The Lane' you have Dulwich Picturehouse cinema, William Rose, Brother’s, Mons, Moxon’s, Jade and Bruno among other top offerings.

In Camberwell, The Camberwell Arms, The Kerfield and Theo’s are all worthy of acclaim. And Gladwell's is a top spot for luxury groceries. Local pubs to you include The Phoenix, The George Canning and The Fox on the Hill.

You are an easy walk to Peckham’s Bellenden Road, where the best eateries include Ganapati, The Begging Bowl and Artusi. Rye Lane is a touch further for be-seen-at destinations such as Peckham Levels and The Bussey Building.

Local leisure centres are found on East Dulwich Road and in central Camberwell, and you have Zen Yoga studio at the bottom of Camberwell Grove, with a community tennis club (Butterfly) next door.