Listed for £375,000
June 3, 2025
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•Tucked behind Sydenham Hill Wood you will find yet another great attraction. The ever-popular Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club, which was founded in 1894.
The golf course was designed by the great Harry S Colt and is set among mature oaks on the slopes of Sydenham Hill overlooking Dulwich College and enjoys a deserved lofty status among the capital’s golfing elite.
•Cafes in the immediate area - there are two cafes in the Horniman and there is a Brown and Greens that has recently opened in the Playpark just across the road
•There is a strong community spirit within the development. There are lots of young families living in the development with many organising summertime cocktails out in the glade area of the communal grounds
•There is an active Residents Association. Frequent meetings take place and local councillors attend these sessions to feedback to the council. They also organise seasonal family activities such as Easter hunts and other celebrations. This is another great example of the community spirit within the development
•Heating and hot water is included in the yearly service charges with the communal boiler having been replaced (paid for by the current owners). The heating and hot water system now offers a circa 40 year warranty!
•Over 800 sq ft of living space which is fluidly laid out off a central hallway. Please note the central hallway itself if the size of a room providing a striking entrance hall
•The apartment has windows in every room (including the bathroom, toilet and kitchen). This means there are window on opposing sides if the apartment which is also great for cross ventilation. Some of these windows are Southerly facing filling the rooms with natural light as the sun moves around the building through the day
• A separate store cupboard is also available with the flat and is located on the entrance landing.
•A well serviced lift offers easy access, great for children’s buggies etc.
Caring for the development are the dedicated groundsman and caretaker who are on site several days a week maintaining the gardens and communal areas. These gardens are host to many varied birds and wild flowers – owls, nuthatches, blue bells, violets, Herb Robert and lady's smock to name a few. The current owners of this apartment enjoy listening and looking out at the variety of birds in the trees.
SCHOOLS, TRANSPORT DINING OUT AND OTHER RECREATION
The property is also in the catchment area of OFSTED rated "Outstanding" primary and secondary schools which is great news for those considering a family home in the area.
Forest Hill train station, served by the Overground and Southern Rail and offers the following approximate travel times to central London stations:
London Bridge in approximately 17 minutes.
Shoreditch High Street in approximately 22 minutes.
Victoria station in approximately 30 minutes.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a well-known local point of interest and can be found approximately 0.3 miles away. With regular events such as a farmers market, live music and seasonal festivals to name a few.
The Horniman Museum and Playpark - membership of the Horniman is low cost and great for families. There are lots of activities for all ages in the park and it boasts a spectacular view of London from the Hill. For those who have a dog or are thinking of getting one, there are lots of dog walkers / minders in the area and a great bunch of people meet there in the mornings to walk dogs together (the current owners have had a positive experience of this whilst living in the property).
You can read more about the Horniman museum and gardens here:
As well as having a Sainsbury’s, Forest Hill is well served with a variety of high-quality independent shops, including a renowned traditional butcher. There are also gastro pubs, a gym, cafés, delis and restaurants to name but a few of its excellent amenities.
The Sylvan Post, a well-known pub, Canvas and Cream and Stag and Bow all variously host, music events, exhibitions and craft days, and have brought to Forest Hill a cool and trendy vibe.
Off the high street you'll also find the excellent Forest Hill pools and library which has recently undergone a refurbishment.
And If you ever desire a further choice of drinking and eating establishments, then the vibrancy of Dulwich can be found a walk or bus ride away.
Verified Material Information
Asking price: Guide price £375,000
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: Verified Material Information
Asking price: Guide price £375,000
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: Verified Material Information
Asking price: Guide price £375,000
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 101 years remaining (125t years from 2000)
Service charge: £5936.6 pa
Lease restrictions: Do not let the flat be used for anything other than a private dwelling; do not decorate any exterior part of the flat without consent of the council; to keep the flat in good repair and tenantable condition; do not make structural additions or alterations without prior consent from Southwark council.
Property type: Flat
Property construction: Standard form
Number and types of room: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Communal heating system
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Excellent, Vodafone - Excellent, Three - Excellent, EE - Excellent
Parking: Off Street and Communal
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Lift access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: C
Service charge: £5936.6 pa
Lease restrictions: Do not let the flat be used for anything other than a private dwelling; do not decorate any exterior part of the flat without consent of the council; to keep the flat in good repair and tenantable condition; do not make structural additions or alterations without prior consent from Southwark council.
Property type: Flat
Property construction: Standard form
Number and types of room: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Communal heating system
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Excellent, Vodafone - Excellent, Three - Excellent, EE - Excellent
Parking: Off Street and Communal
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Lift access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: C
Service charge: £5936.6 pa
Lease restrictions: Do not let the flat be used for anything other than a private dwelling; do not decorate any exterior part of the flat without consent of the council; to keep the flat in good repair and tenantable condition; do not make structural additions or alterations without prior consent from Southwark council.
Property type: Flat
Property construction: Standard form
Number and types of room: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Communal heating system
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Excellent, Vodafone - Excellent, Three - Excellent, EE - Excellent
Parking: Off Street and Communal
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Lift access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: C