Durand Gardens, Stockwell, London, SW9

A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a rare house on Durand Gardens, encompassing everything one aspires to own. This seven-bedroom house has a self-contained flat, a coach house connecting to a garage and a large private garden. EPC Rating E

Enter this delightful house from the raised ground floor to find the hallway; a fantastic space with plenty of room to store coats and shoes. The reception room on the right hand side has an abundance of character and charm; comprising an ornate fireplace with a marble surround, fitted shelving either side in the alcoves, high ceilings with beautiful cornicing, a ceiling rose and engineered wooden flooring. With two large sash windows on either side of the room, creating a dual aspect, this room certainly feels bright and airy.

Across from the hallway is the sitting room, which also has engineered wooden flooring, high ceilings, a ceiling rose and cornicing. There is another fireplace and a large sash window overlooking the front of the house. The rear part of sitting room leads into the kitchen, which is positioned at the back of the house.

The kitchen is an incredible space with a large breakfast island in the centre, composite stone worktops and a window overlooking the garden. There are various built-in appliances including an integrated oven, gas hob, dishwasher, two sinks and a combi oven/ microwave. There is also plenty of space for a large fridge and freezer not to mention room for storage.

Just off the kitchen is a glass roof rear extension, which is ideal for entertaining. There are large doors leading out to a terrace, with stairs leading down to the large private garden. This garden is a hidden oasis, featuring a large pond; it almost feels as though you’re in the middle of the countryside.

Up a flight of stairs to the first floor is a half landing with a W.C. On the first floor is the master bedroom, which has a dual aspect overlooking the front and rear of the house. This room is carpeted with high ceilings and ample space for a king size bed and storage. If storage is a must, then fear not as there is also a large walk-in wardrobe, which leads into the en-suite bathroom.

The bathroom is a white suite comprising a bath, separate shower, W.C, heated towel rails, extractor fan and tiled floors and walls. There is a large sash window overlooking the square and also another door leading into the hallway, making it accessible through two doors.

Bedroom two, also on the first floor, is carpeted with high ceilings, views of the garden and plenty of space for storage and a double bed. This is currently used as a study.

Up another flight of stairs to the second floor, there are three further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Bedroom three has built-in storage, space for a double bed, high ceilings and views of the garden. Bedroom four has beautiful views of the square, high ceilings and again, space for storage and a double bed. Bedroom five, on the other hand, is carpeted and offers a dual aspect from two large sash windows, built-in wardrobes, fitted shelving and an abundance of space for a large double bed.

The bathroom has a separate shower and bath, W.C, tiled floors and walls, a heated towel rail, large cupboard and a large frosted sash window for light and ventilation.

Downstairs to the basement there is a self contained “Granny” flat, which has access to the garden and it can also be accessed from the lower ground floor at the front of the house and therefore also has its own front door if required. This area provides a double bedroom with space for a double bed and storage, an en-suite shower room and open plan kitchen/living area. The kitchen has space for all the latest appliances including a dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a built-in oven, halogen hob, extractor fan, fridge and a freezer. The reception room has ample space for a sofa, dining table and chairs. Also just off the self contained flat is a utility room.

The house also boasts a garage and a self contained coach house. The coach house contains an open plan kitchen/living area with a double height ceiling, a downstairs W.C and a bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Doors open out to the garden and there is also a front entrance to the coach house by means of the garage door. The garage is a large space with plenty of room for storage. Last but not least the house also has a well pruned front garden, which overlooks the square. There is also a short driveway leading to the garage.

Durand Gardens is situated within the Stockwell Conservation Area. Located just off Clapham Road, this square is filled with an abundance of lovely period houses and a truly unique and charming woodland garden, which is owned and maintained by Durand Gardens' Residents. Local amenities include a sports gym and swimming pool on Liberty Street.