Dartmouth Row, Blackheath, SE10 8AW

London, Greater London SE10 8AW

United Kingdom

Single-family Victorian house situated on a great residential and quiet road in Blackheath/Greenwich!

We are honoured to represent this distinct English family on the sale of their five double bedroom Victorian house. A prominent corner of this calm and sought-after residential road on the hill has been gifted with this dual aspect family house.

This Victorian family house truly presents you with one of those opportunities you will find once-in-a-lifetime. Generously spacious, tons of natural light throughout the day, dual aspect views (fantastic views of Canary Wharf from the top room), distinct neighbourhood, elegant, original staircase, original grand fireplaces, and fully restored plasterwork in original designs on each ceiling. Overall it has a great style. You will also find it very convenient in terms of transport options and locale. It suits a variety of different needs: you could be a family who seek constant fun and educational opportunity for your children, or a couple with teenage children who want to easily commute into the City/Canary Wharf but come home to a safe environment, or a couple who seek a large place to live with plenty of room to work from home and have family and friends stay over. Surely great for entertaining.

Now, you have the opportunity to take part on the amazing history this house has represented for many who have called it home for over a century. Residents of this prominent house have kept at the wall a framed copy of the original indenture describing the first sale transaction which took place in 1894.

This conservation area represents a great potential for families seeking after a distinct and reserved neighbourhood. A number of charming original features is found throughout the house, including beautiful fireplaces in almost every room. The accommodation includes a large and bright reception room, I stylish dining room, a spacious kitchen room, five generous double bedrooms, two enormous bathrooms and a WC, great foyers, and a sizable basement which includes a cellar.

The house has a garage and a cosy attractive courtyard garden as well as a charming and lively green front yard enchanting the neighbours with its lovely roses. Due to its thick walls and the long-standing traffic barrier barring through traffic down the road, it is extremely quiet inside. Substantial planning permission has been granted to provide for further outside space and internal modernisation, if desired. Full plans and existing architectural drawings from a renowned architect firm are available on request. This is an opportunity for a family looking for an exciting project to take on as they input their own touch on the existing character of this unique home.

Just around the corner is the open heath and the house is well placed for great transport links, with the mainline DLR being about a 10 minutes’ walk (which goes straight to Canary Wharf in 10 minutes), overground train from Lewisham and Greenwich (with links out to Kent and the Eurostar, but in to London Bridge and the City, as well as – from Greenwich, to Luton Airport). There is also a bus stop just around the corner which takes you in one direction into Trafalgar Square and in the other direction to London City Airport. You can even travel to the centre of London (City, Tate Modern, the Embankment) by River bus.

The house is situated near to the majestic Greenwich Royal Park, including the world-famous Royal Observatory. It is nearly upon the historic Greenwich Meridian Line. Fascinating events can be observed in the Royal Park, including the start of the London Marathon, annual classic car rallies, and on one occasion the preliminary stages of the Tour de France.

This house is a wonderful base for enjoying the rich cultural and academic institutions situated nearby (Blackheath Halls, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Deptford Theatre, University of Greenwich) or just enjoy the myriad of eating, cinema and sporting opportunities nearby, which are all within walking distance whether in elegant Blackheath, trendy Greenwich, edgy Deptford, or vibrant Lewisham. The house is situated on a level with Blackheath with stunning views of the City and beyond. The area has wide skies and looks down on the magical River Thames, snaking its way into the centre of town in one direction and to the Thames barrier in the other. Enjoy wonderful walks and safe cycling next to this historic river. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

No.13 was built in 1884 and its prominent position on the corner of Dartmouth Grove Blackheath Conservation Area is reflected in its design. It was once known as Hillside Lodge and was used for some years as a school. At other times, creative artists, lawyers and other professional people have lived here. Although it has subsequently been stuccoed and painted it retains most of its original features. It forms an attractive composition with the adjoining 7 Dartmouth Grove. 14 other properties on Dartmouth Row are nationally listed, so that the unique and elegant character of the road can be preserved for posterity.

The district around Blackheath developed as one of London’s most wealthy suburbs late in the seventeenth century, when houses began to appear around the north-western corner of Greenwich Park, and Lord Dartmouth enclosed some land on the western edge of the common and built the fine street that he called Dartmouth Row. The luxury estate project by Lord Dartmouth late in the 17th century on the western edge of Blackheath spread from the central stem of Dartmouth Row into several neighbouring roads. Myriads of historical figures, writers, and artists were born or lived nearby, from King Henry VIII (Tudor) to Cecil Day-Lewis, General James Wolfe, and the author Edith Nesbit. This tradition continues to the present day.

Viewing highly recommended. Contact me today for more details or to arrange a viewing. Will be glad to show you around.

*Please quote reference "NSO" upon enquiry