3 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, CR7

Situated on the popular Burlington Road, this delightful three-bedroom semi-detached property is a well-proportioned family home that combines period charm with modern convenience. It has scope to extend both to the rear and upwards which is perfect to grow alongside the family and ideally located for schools and transport. 

The thoughtfully designed ground floor features two interconnected reception rooms that seamlessly blend living and dining areas. The front reception has a bright south-eastern orientation; showcasing stunning original sash windows and a magnificent period fireplace as its centrepiece, creating an inviting living space full of character. The living space flows naturally into a dedicated dining area, perfectly sized for family meals and dinner parties, offering an ideal layout for both everyday living and special occasions. 

Following through to the rear of the house, is the bathroom, which has been recently renovated to a high standard, featuring a sleek design and contemporary fixtures that will allow a timeless feel for years to come. 

Overlooking the garden is the kitchen, which is arranged in a practical U-shape and offers ample storage and counter space. The countertop style flows perfectly with the original wooden flooring and the neutral –tone units give it a modern aspect, that compliments the rest of the ground floor. As mentioned, it is possible to extend the house at the rear, bringing the kitchen over to the full width of the house, which would add great space and value. 

Upstairs comprises of three good-sized bedrooms. The master bedroom at the front benefits from that south- eastern aspect, giving it fabulous light in the morning to wake up to. The second bedroom boasts a great size for a spare room, with plenty of space for a double bed and good storage. The last bedroom offers plenty of space for a kid's room or perhaps a spacious, dedicated working area. There is the potential to extend upwards, to give you the flexibility of a fourth bedroom and an upstairs bathroom if desired. 

Moving outside, the garden is a great size for entertaining. For those with a green thumb, it is the perfect mix between a maintained urban garden and a wild charm with various trees and foliage lining the sides and rear of this beautiful space. There is plenty of space at the rear of the garden to install a practical summer house or a work from home office without compromising the size of the garden. 

Location-wise, you're well-connected here. Thornton Heath station is 0.9 miles away, offering regular Southern services to London Victoria in just 25 minutes and London Bridge in 30 minutes. Norwood Junction is also a short bus ride away, providing additional Southern and Overground services to Shoreditch High Street, Dalston Junction, and Crystal Palace.  The local schools range from good to outstanding, with various options from nursery age, all the way up to college! 

The infamous Crystal Palace triangle is just over a mile away, Here you'll find an eclectic mix of restaurants and pubs, independent shops, and the popular Everyman Cinema. The vast Crystal Palace Park, with its famous dinosaurs, lakes, and regular food market, is ideal for family days out. It hosts a vibrant culture with regular community events, markets and festivals that create a real buzz.  

The beauty of Burlington Road is you are never far from green space, with various parks and community spaces everywhere, such as Grangewood Park, which benefits from tennis and basketball courts, a football pitch, an exercise park and a new playground installed in 2022. Perfect for entertaining the family, walking the dog or a morning run.  

The area sits in a sweet spot between these different neighbourhoods, each offering their own character - from Thornton Heath's multicultural energy to Crystal Palace's creative village feel, and South Norwood's growing community scene. This gives you plenty of options for dining, shopping, and leisure, while the house itself sits in a quieter, residential pocket at the end of a cul-de-sac road.