8 Bed Detached House, Single Let, London, SE3 9EF £5,000,000

This handsome Flemish bond brick, half wall tile house with symmetrical bay windows has a residential footprint of 4,313sq.ft. and totals including outbuildings, 5,719sq.ft. Its architecture is of the Arts & Crafts period with the present owners taking great pride in its excellent condition.
Approached across a carriage driveway, (providing plenty of parking), shallow steps lead through a vestibule into a large dining hall (5.86m x 5.73m). All period detail, including cornicing, ceiling / wall panelling, oak staircase and herringbone pattern parquet flooring, speaks of opulence, character and charm. The ceiling height measures 2.75m, enjoying plenty of natural light through a bay window making the room ideal for entertaining.
The mansion was fully refurbished in 2019 at some considerable cost, adding intelligent interior design choices, modern comforts and updates to lighting, electrics, internet, plumbing and heating systems, bathroom design and timber casement double glazed windows and shutter blinds. The house was completely rewired, new double glazed windows fitted, all brickwork including chimneys repointed 20 years ago. New kitchen in 2009, and new top of the range electrical board unit fitted in 2025.

A substantial extension was added at this time (07/0207BN). Certificate of completion and building regulation compliance certificate can be provided. The resulting grand orangery kitchen (with side cloakroom) now forms the hub of the home, has geometric lead roof, ceiling lanterns and glazed elevations with splendid views across the garden.
A Smallbone of Devizes bespoke Walnut and Silver kitchen was fitted with, central island made from Nero Assoluto Polished Black Granite surfaces and splashback. Miele appliances were added including oven, steamer, coffee machine, dishwasher, wine rack, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The central island can comfortably accommodate five stools and is equipped with a Fisher & Paykel electric hob and sink unit. An AGA range cooker (gas fired) with four ovens, two chrome hobs with warming tray complete the overall finish of a well-stocked kitchen. The floor slabs are York stone (with electric underfloor heated).

The kitchen leads onto a grand drawing room with double aspect twin bay windows, central fire place, chandeliers and oak parquet flooring. French windows provide access onto the sun terrace, which links onto the kitchen. This drawing room enjoys pleasant west facing views over the garden, and can accommodate large furniture, display cabinetry and grand piano.

A grand staircase turns to first floor landing (with airing cupboard) providing access to three further double guest bedrooms. A large east facing bedroom with bay window and wardrobe, two further double guest bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) both enjoy views over the rear garden.

The further turning staircase leads up to the second floor landing and principal bedroom suit. This landing has a Velux roof lantern and bespoke book shelving fitted. To right hand side is a family bathroom with steam shower, Jacuzzi bath, sink unit, bidet, heated towel rail and WC. The substantial principal bedroom suite is sufficient in size to accommodate a super king sleigh bed. To one side is an en-suite bathroom with twin sinks, Jacuzzi bath/shower, bidet, heated towel rail, electric underfloor heating and WC. A smaller walk-in wardrobe. The pitch roof corners in this room provide penthouse feel that is further enhanced by the external balcony that offers elevated views over the garden. An additional double guest bedroom on this level is currently being used as a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, but would also be ideally suited as a nursery.

Important Note: Throughout the house several hallway and landing openings have been closed to divide the mansion into a principal home and self-contained guest accommodation. These openings could be reinstated to return to a seven bedroom mansion house, and original doors are in place behind stud walls.

The resulting cottage has side a courtyard entrance opening into a small lobby with utility / cloak room. A large, fully equipped, open-plan kitchen/breakfast room. To one side is a large living room 6.5m x 5.15m with central gas fireplace and large east facing bay window.

First floor accommodation includes a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom linked attached to a smaller single bedroom at the rear.

If reverted to a single mansion house the kitchen/breakfast room could become study, cloak room and living room. The first floor bedroom would be retained and the single rear bedroom converted to an en-suite bathroom for the adjoining double guest bedroom on the opposite side of the wall.
A separate Coach House to the east provides single garage, wine room, store, workshop, gardener’s WC and one bedroom, a one bathroom fully self-contained loft annex studio. Useful additional guest accommodation or for those with teenage children, au pair, elderly relatives and or looking for a home office.

This really is a very special house appealing to a wide range of buyers and certainly is one not to be missed.

Outside
The gardens both front and rear are well planted for privacy and colour throughout the seasons. The plot measures c. 0.75 acres in total and is secured by close panel fencing and coded gated entrances.

The house and gardens have been cited with external lighting to enhance evening entertaining. The rear garden has paved sun terrace, level lawn and mature shrub and flowering borders. There is a rose garden, with machinery shed and additional west facing sun terraces. The garden is interspersed with mature ornate trees and beyond the outdoor heated swimming pool and Scandinavian style timber changing room/sauna/gym pavilion, is an orchard with various fruit bearing trees (apple, pear, cherry, mulberry, damson and plumb).

The plant and filtration to the swimming pool can be both gas and electrically heated. The orientation of the swimming pool being south facing ensures it receives the sun all day long. To the rear of the orchard is a shallow shaw of woodland with Kid Brook (half of which is retained in the freehold).

Terms
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band H
EPC: D 16/07/2035
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water, drainage, (gas fired central Heating), (electric under floor heating in parts)
Broadband /wifi: Fast
Local Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Land Area: Approx 0.75Acres
Fixtures and Fittings: Certain items are specifically excluded from sale, but may be available for sale by separate negotiation. Planning and Building Regulations: All necessary approvals, consents and sign offs have been sought.
Alarm: Prestige zone alarm system fitted.
Probate: A building under separation family ownership is expected to be folded back into the title Ref. TGL614161 before exchange of contracts.
Viewings: strictly by appointment with Strutt & Parker.
Covenants: certain legal covenants and rights of way pertain to the property.
Address: Manor Way, Blackheath, SE3 9EF

Manor Way is a private road on the highly regarded Cator Estate some 0.7 miles from Blackheath, one of London’s largest protected common lands. This popular village is renowned for its picturesque period architecture and comprehensive range of independent shops, cafes, public houses, restaurants, farmers market, high street banks and post office. A wider selection of shopping is available at Lewisham 1.5 miles, Canary Wharf 7.1 miles or The City of London 9.8 miles.

The area is blessed with history and culture, including: Old Royal Naval Hospital, Cutty Sark, Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, Royal Greenwich Park and Bank of the River Thames Estuary. Further recreational and leisure amenities are available at Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Greenwich Theatre, Opera Blackheath Conservatoire and concerts at the O2 arena.

There are excellent transportation links locally, including:

Blackheath Station 0.7 miles overland service to
The City of London - Canon Street 18mins, London Bridge 17mins, Charing Cross 26mins, Victoria Station 26 mins.

Canary Wharf can also be reached via DLR 32mins.
London City Airport 6.9miles 34mins Gatwick Airport 39miles 48 mins

Heathrow International Airports 23miles 63mins

Euro Star via St Pancras 12miles 38mins.

There are a number of outstanding schools locally, including:

Blackheath Preparatory School (Co-Ed 3-11yrs) 1.3 miles,

The Pointer School (Co-Ed 3-11yrs) 0.75 miles,

Colfe’s School (Day 3-18yrs) 1.1 miles,

Heath House Preparatory School (Co-ed 3-11yrs) 1.1 miles,

Greenwich Waldorf School (Coed 3-16yrs) 1.8 miles,

Eltham College (Co-ed 7-18yrs) 2.5 miles,

Dulwich College (Boys 2-18) 5.9 miles,

James Allen’s Girls School Girls (4-18yrs) 5.9 miles,

St Dunstan’s College (Co-ed 3-18yrs) 3 miles.