Beyond the Victorian façade, this sensational architect-designed house, in the heart of Wandsworth Common’s Bellevue Village, has been extensively reimagined by leading architects to offer light-filled, flexible living and entertaining space.
Beyond the Victorian façade, this sensational architect-designed house is located in the heart of a prime residential area of Wandsworth Common, known locally as ‘Bellevue Village’. The property has benefited from being entirely renovated and extended in 2021, having been extensively reimagined by leading architects to offer circa 1,000 sq ft of thoughtfully planned, flexible living and entertaining space.
Facing the mature, secluded and private front garden, light floods in through the bay window in the reception room, which benefits from hardwood Boston blinds and a log burner. The open plan kitchen/diner has been designed to provide stylish entertaining space, whilst also being highly practical. There is space to accommodate a large dining table in this light and open heart of the home. An under-stair utility cupboard houses the washer/dryer and also provides great storage.
Adjacent to the kitchen/diner, the “garden room” has been designed as a flexible third bedroom, with interior folding doors and an ensuite bathroom (which has a skylight providing a sense of light and space). We have employed CGI to highlight the flexibility of the space as an occasional third bedroom. Furnishings and décor are therefore not accurate in this image.
Aluminium bi-fold doors open from both the “garden room”/third bedroom and the kitchen/diner onto the decked patio garden, providing flexible indoor-outdoor living and ample opportunities for entertaining. Thoughtfully conceived with bespoke joinery, the garden provides a “BBQ Nook”, “living wall,” wall hung planters, and built-in bench with storage for two foldup bikes and garden equipment. The garden can easily accommodate a large table with seating for 10/12 people.
Upstairs the principal bedroom (which has built-in storage) exudes a sense of calm, and flows effortlessly in a “dressing room” space, which could equally be used as a study or nursery. The en suite spa-like bathroom is finished to a high specification, with a double sink and a large, free-standing bath. The second large double bedroom, with ensuite shower room, is currently used as a home office / spare room. The loft space provides further storage – it is boarded, insulated and accessible via a ladder at the top of the stairs.
Bellevue Village is home to an eclectic range of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes, including the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce, Gazette, The Good Earth and Flotsam & Jetsam. Green space is abundant, with Wandsworth Common at the end of the road and Clapham Common, Tooting Bec Common (with its popular lido and running track) and Battersea Park all close by. Wandsworth Common rail station is less than 5 minutes’ walk away, providing transport links to Victoria via Clapham Junction. The property is situated close to the shops and amenities of Balham, which includes a Waitrose and large Sainsbury’s, Hildreth Street Market, as well as many bars and restaurants, including members club, Little House Balham, part of the Soho House group. Transport links from Balham are also excellent, with underground (Northern Line), and mainline trains to Victoria.
The next steps...
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Establish funds
How will you fund the purchase?
Before making an offer on a property you will want to consider your financial situation, your income and outgoings.
Will you finance the purchase of your next property from the sale of an existing property which can put you in a chain, arrange a mortgage through your bank or buy the property outright.
To help you finance your next property purchase, we have a long established relationship with an independent mortgage broker who can discuss your situation with you.
They do all the legwork for you, working on your behalf with the lender
They compare wholesale mortgage rates from a large number of banks and lenders all at once
Their wholesale interest rates can be lower than retail (bank branch) interest rates
They offer more loan options because they work with numerous banks and lenders
They can finance tricky deals because of their knowledge and various lending partners
They are typically easier to get in contact with, and are less bureaucratic.
However advantages of working with your bank are:
You may be able to build off an existing relationship (and gain discounts if you have a checking or savings account)
You may already know the banker who will handle your mortgage
Banks may be more accountable than a smaller shop
They may offer lower interest rates in some cases
Their ability to add mortgage to existing banking profile and make automatic payments from linked account.
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Making an offer
with Carter Jonas.
When you see a property you are interested in on our website, call us 24/7 to arrange a viewing. Or if you prefer, get in touch via our website and we will call you back to find a time to view the property that suits you.
Once you’ve found a property you want to buy, it’s time to make an offer. A bit of negotiation is to be expected, however don't offer so little that you end up in a lengthy negotiation process, as you might lose the property altogether if someone else makes a higher bid.
If other offers have been made on a property we aren't legally able to tell you what they are, but we may indicate if they were close to the asking price.
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Need to sell a property
or thinking of letting?
If you have a property to sell, why not see how we can help you.
Or if you’re considering letting your property, we can take the stress out of managing your rental, and our award winning lettings team offer a service that can be tailored to your needs.
Combined with nearly 170 years of experience and one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, Carter Jonas is the perfect property partner.
