3 Bed Terraced House For Sale

This bright three-bedroom mid-century townhouse is within the coveted Lawrie Park Triangle in leafy Sydenham. Designed by Raglan Squire in the early 1960s, the development is arranged in a distinctive crescent formation and surrounded by communal greenery (a winner of the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society x London in Bloom award). This pristine house is set across 1,500 sq ft over three levels, with a private garden, garage and off-street parking.







The Tour







This end-of-terrace house is set back from the priviate road at the southern corner of the development and is approached along a paved pathway. Its understated brick façade is characterised by a flat roof, clean lines and large double-glazed windows.







The main entrance is along the side, on the ground level. Past the porch, the main door opens into the hallway. From here, the split-level layout unfolds across three staggered floors, balancing privacy and a sense of seamless flow. Windows on three aspects foster an unfaltering connection to the surroundings.







Walls are painted white throughout and are paired with solid oak floorboards that extend across the living spaces. A generous provision of storage has been cleverly integrated into the plan.







To the left, the hallway leads to a dual-aspect kitchen and dining area. Wide glazing stretches the width of the room and casts light over the space while framing the ever-changing views of the crescent as the seasons unfold. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary white cabinetry and integrated appliances. At its centre is an island fitted with an induction hob and feature extractor.







An office/study room with direct access to the garden and the garage is also sited on the first floor, along with a separate WC room.







From the dining area, a set of steps ascends to the exceptionally bright living room. Here, the eye is drawn towards floor-to-ceiling shelving and the wide glazed doors that slide open into the spacious south-west-facing balcony. An exterior staircase connects to the garden below, for easy transitions between indoors and out.







The three main sleeping areas are set on the first and second floors and are decorated in neutral tones and have cork flooring. All bedrooms have views of the tranquil surrounding landscape and substantial in-built wardrobe space.







From the second-floor landing is the family bathroom, with a shower over the bath, white wall and floor tiles and stainless-steel fixtures.







There is also a spacious basement level, useful for long-term storage. A generous garage/utility room can be accessed via the study.







Outdoor Space







On the first floor, the living room opens to a balcony with ample space for a table and chairs - ideal for enjoying a coffee while soaking in the serene views of the surrounding architecture and foliage.







From here, an exterior staircase descends to the garden, at the back of the ground floor. The paved private space is enclosed within brick walls and tall mature trees, with room for an outdoor dining set-up. The garden has raised beds, trellises and shrubs.







At the back of the garden, a gate opens into the well-tended communal green spaces. A variety of dedicated areas for playing, socialising, and relaxing are interspersed throughout, offering the perfect setting for engaging with the community while making the most of outdoor living. There are also greenhouses where vegetables are grown. The development comes together in the summertime for an annual summer party, which in the past has entailed a barbecue, raffle and bouncy castle.







The Area







Hall Drive is brilliantly positioned within the Lawrie Park Triangle, close to Crystal Palace Park. The restaurants, cafés and shops of Sydenham Road are just a short walk from the house. Sydenham Tennis Club is also nearby.







Local favourites include Ignition microbrewery, On the Hoof Bistro and Kirkdale Bookshop. For a weekend morning's coffee run, Four Boroughs is within easy reach and is known for its delicious fare. A little further away but also accessible by foot is Brown and Green Café in Mayow Park, the oldest public green space in Lewisham.







Crystal Palace Park hosts a farmers' market every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as numerous art and film festivals throughout the year and a weekly Park Run. It also has a brilliant café. Crystal Palace itself has plenty on offer, including a brilliant Everyman Cinema. Plenty more restaurants and activities are available in Dulwich Village, just a 15-minute cycle away.







There are many excellent schools in the area, including St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School, Alexandra Junior School, Kelvin Grove and Eliot Bank. For secondary education, well-regarded options include Sydenham School, Forest Hill School, Sydenham High GDST and the Kingsdale Foundation School in nearby Dulwich.







Sydenham station is a seven-minute walk from the house and provides direct routes to Highbury and Islington via the Windrush Overground and London Bridge via Southern Railway. There is easy access by car to A2, M2, and M20, with many seaside towns on the Kentish coast reachable in a little over an hour's drive.







Council Tax Band: E