5 bed detached house for sale

Culverden Road, London SW12

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique and impressive detached home with over 100ft garden.

Description
This unique and substantial detached home, held in the same ownership for over 35 years, is unlike any other in the area and offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a richly characterful property in a highly desirable location with direct access onto Tooting Common. Brimming with charm and individuality, the house showcases a remarkable collection of distinctive features, from decorative gargoyles, art work masterpieces painted onto the ceiling, stained glass windows to enchanting follies within the garden, creating a truly special and atmospheric home.

The property is approached via a front garden providing off street parking for two cars, leading to an impressive entrance hall that immediately sets the tone for the rest of the house. The ground floor offers a superb reception room flooded with natural light, featuring wooden flooring and beautiful wooden French doors opening directly onto the magnificent rear garden. There is also a generous dining room, ideal for entertaining, complete with a fireplace and further French doors providing additional garden access and beautiful light into the dining room/kitchen. The dining room opens seamlessly into the kitchen, which is fitted with unique bespoke built in units. Beyond the kitchen is a study, also benefitting from French doors to the garden, making it ideal for home working or flexible living. A W/C completes this floor.

The first floor comprises three well proportioned double bedrooms, with one bedroom opening onto a further room which could be a perfect study space. This floor also boasts a family bathroom with bath. Occupying the second floor is the impressive principal bedroom, alongside a further bedroom and a bathroom with bath. This level also benefits from built in storage cupboards, enhancing both practicality and comfort.

To the rear, the garden extends to over 100 ft, offering an outstanding outdoor space rarely found so close to the Common. A paved area provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining, with the remainder laid to lawn and beautifully planted with mature shrubs, ensuring both privacy and year round enjoyment. The garden is dotted with wonderful antique and architectural features, including charming follies, giving the feeling of stepping into a completely different world. There is also direct gated access from the rear of the garden onto Tooting Common.

Location
Culverden Road is a fantastic residential road situated opposite Tooting Common, within the Culverden Road Conservation Area.

The open green space and recreational facilities, including tennis courts, of Tooting Common are 0.2 miles away

There are excellent local amenities including pubs, restaurants and shops close by in Balham (approximately 0.7 miles away) and Tooting (approximately 0.8 miles away).

Access north of the river can be achieved from both Balham (0.7 miles away) and Tooting Bec (0.8 miles away) stations which both provide Northern Line underground services. Balham station also offers overground services into the City and West End.

The area is also renowned for it's excellent selection of schools, both in the state and private sector for example Rutherford House and Finton House.

Agent note: Please note all distances have been taken from Google maps

Square Footage: 3,480 sq ft