Breakspears Road, Brockley, London, SE4

A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial double fronted detached period home offering relaxed family living and generous entertainment space over eight bedroom, four bathroom, three reception room, huge open kitchen, two studies with a wealth of character and set on a generous corner plot within the sought after Brockley Conservation area.



The property won first prize in the borough for the modernisation carried out by the present owners. It has been maintained in good decorative order and features include; very high ceilings, ornate cornicing, feature fireplaces, sash windows and gas fired central heating.

Arranged over three floors, plus a cellar, the accommodation comprises; a generous entrance hall, with large cloakroom and period WC, large and elegant through reception room leading to a superb side extension with a pretty internal courtyard, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends, with vaulted ceiling and his and hers separate study’s. There is a second reception room to the front, a huge kitchen diner to the rear has feature glazed ceiling and an outlook over the garden, with an attractive modern kitchen with island and Fourneaux de France double width cooker and powerful external extraction hood. From the kitchen is a third reception room (which has worked very well as a playroom), a pantry, utility/laundry room and family WC. The first floor offers two large and almost identical double bedrooms, with built in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms, one of which is ideal for overnight guests or visitors. Both bathrooms have a feature opaque glass block wall which allows light to enter from the courtyard below whilst maintaining privacy. There is a third double bedroom, generous single bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room, boiler room and a large bathroom with separate shower, roll top bath and a steam room. The top floor landing has a feature cupola lantern and gives access to four further double bedrooms, a bathroom with separate shower and bath and plenty of eaves storage. The cellar gives great storage as well as a coal bunker and wine cellar. To the rear and with side access, is a fantastic 90ft walled garden with terrace, extensive lawn and mature shrubs. To the front is an in and out carriage driveway with space for four vehicles.

This is a remarkable and thoughtfully laid-out home that is a perfect and flexible space for new owners to adapt to their needs and lifestyle and make it their perfect relaxed family home for next 25-30 years. The ground floor is ideal both for family living and entertaining. Early viewing is essential. Virtual tours can be seen at Winkworth.co.uk

The property is located within a few minutes’ walk from Hilly Fields with its tennis and basketball courts and children's playground and the popular Brockley Farmers Market and weekly Street Food Market. Located in Zone 2 the transport links are excellent and there are services to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Victoria and easy access to the City and Canary Wharf. Brockley Station and the Overground Line are just 0.35 miles, St John’s Station is 0.4 miles and Lewisham Station and the DLR are 0.67 miles. There is also the Dulwich schools bus stop around the corner giving access to the sought after Dulwich Schools.