1 Bedroom Mid-Terraced House, Beeches Close, London, SE20

This stunningly designed one-bedroom mid-terrace house on Beeches Close offers 52.4 sq m (564 sq ft) of living space with a contemporary feel and a private garden. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property combines practical living with thoughtful design touches within easy reach of Penge High St, Crystal Palace & Beckenham.

This gem of a house offers a turn-key opportunity for someone to move straight in and enjoy living in a truly beautiful interior. Once through that pretty green door, you're greeted by a bright hallway with distinctive checkerboard marble floor tiles, it also has bespoke practical storage space built in beneath the stairs, which is a nice touch. The spacious living room features warm pink walls and plentiful space for both seating and dining areas. Large sliding doors to the garden allow natural light to flood the space while providing easy access to the outdoor area.

The kitchen is connected to the living space and is a beautiful space with emerald green cabinets, white quartz worktops, and integrated appliances. Brass fixtures and marble-effect backsplash tiles complement the overall design, while the herringbone floor pattern adds texture. The horseshoe configuration of the kitchen creates masses of worktop space and, when cooking, keeps everything close to hand.

Moving upstairs, the bedroom offers a calm space with neutral décor. Dual windows provide good natural light, and there is built-in wardrobe space large enough for the most committed fashionistas, or most couples! If further storage were needed, there are two huge storage cupboards on the landing outside the bedroom.

The bathroom here is a bit of a statement! It features a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower, and it’s all finished to an incredible standard. There are pink terrazzo tiles on the floor and contrasting blue, red and off-white tiles across the walls, and the brass fittings tie it all together nicely.

The garden has been designed for low maintenance with its light tiled flooring and stylish wooden fencing. It faces east, so it gets the sun in the morning, but it will also get some southern sun. It is a fab place to have breakfasts in the summer months, but it is also large enough to entertain and host a barbeque. At the front of the house is an off-street parking spot, with plentiful additional parking spots for visitors.

Beeches Close is a private close, so therefore has a maintenance charge, annually it amounts to a super reasonable £80, and within this charge the close is maintained and the green areas are tended to. It’s really well positioned for transport and the great social aspects of living in this area. You’re only 0.5 miles (ten-minute walk) from Anerley Station, which has access to the Overland’s Windrush line and also has direct trains to London Bridge during peak hours. Penge West, Penge East and also Crystal Palace Stations are also within easy reach. Notably, there is a pedestrian access to Anerley Road, making it much easier to nip out onto Anerley Road and catch a bus.

The park is less than a mile away, with the nearest entrance on Thicket Road leading to the boating lake and the famous dinosaurs, as well as the amazing Brown & Green Café and the food market on Sundays! Then there’s a 5k park run every Saturday at 9 a.m. for when you’ve overindulged in all the beautiful food the area offers.

Just slightly further up Anerley Road (0.9 miles away) are some much-loved businesses you’ll adore living near, such as Café Chic (go for the falafel & halloumi wraps), Bob Wines, and the incredibly popular Chatsworth Bakehouse, known for their exceptional sandwiches and focaccia (yes, the queues are worth it!).

Crystal Palace Triangle is easily accessible, where you have some of the best gastro pubs in South London, as well as an Everyman cinema, some stunning coffee shops, galleries, yoga schools and of course, the farmers market, held every Saturday on Haynes Lane. And, of course, Penge High St is nearby, which may be your go-to for a pint of milk or loaf of bread. Some of the indie food spots and cafes on Maple Road are well worth a weekend visit, too.