5 bed detached house for sale

Parkgate, Blackheath Cator Estate SE3

Guide Price "£2,750,000 - £3,000,000"

A beautifully appointed five-bedroom detached family home, sitting on a particularly wide plot, positioned on the sought-after west side of Parkgate within the Blackheath Cator Estate, offering generous living space, stylish interiors, and an exceptional southwest-facing garden.

Tucked behind a charming front garden and expansive gravel driveway, this handsome home makes an immediate impression. Step inside to a welcoming entrance hall, where a striking arched window bathes the space in natural light.
At the front, you'll find a spacious reception room with dual-aspect windows and an impressive fireplace. To the rear, the house has been impressively extended to create an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, perfect for entertaining or relaxed day-to-day living. Bi-fold doors span the back of the house, opening onto the garden and drawing the outside in. Floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden, blurring the line between indoors and out. The contemporary kitchen features top-of-the-range De Dietrich and Fisher & Paykel appliances and a sociable breakfast bar. The garage, currently repurposed as a home gym, adds further flexibility.
A separate utility room, a Cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, alongside a stylish family bathroom. The converted loft provides a generous fifth bedroom and excellent eaves storage.

The southwest-facing garden is a standout feature—largely laid to lawn with a stone patio directly off the house, a raised decked seating area to the side, and a wood-fired pizza oven that invites alfresco dining and summer gatherings. An attractive garden room with electricity can be found at the back.

Parkgate is a picturesque tree-lined street, situated in the coveted Cator Estate and only a short walk away from Blackheath Village, offering a charming array of boutique shops, inviting cafes, and delectable restaurants, fostering a genuine village atmosphere within the heart of London. Additionally, the verdant expanse of the royal Greenwich Park and Manor House Gardens are only a leisurely walk away.

For swift commuting, the convenience of Blackheath station serves as a pivotal transport hub, providing regular services to key destinations including London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Victoria. Just one stop away lies Lewisham Station, where the DLR service seamlessly connects you to Canary Wharf and The City.

For families seeking the finest education, esteemed state and private schools, including Heath House, Blackheath Prep, Blackheath High, the Pointer, Eltham College, and Colfe’s, are all within close proximity, ensuring a nurturing and top-tier learning environment for children.