4 bed detached house for sale

Foxes Dale, London SE3

A Grade II listed mid-century modern gem which is extremely rare to market. Designed by Eric Lyons, former president of the riba. When built, chosen as House and Garden Magazine's 'House of Ideas’ 1957. Offering spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. Both exterior and interior have been meticulously maintained and superb original features remain intact. These include a double-helix spiral staircase of architectural importance, a splendid African muhuhu parquet floor, solid wood kitchen, a bespoke shelving unit designed specifically for the living room by Lyons and original wehag stainless steel ironmongery throughout.

Located at the top end of Foxes Dale, in one of the most favoured locations on the private Cator Estate, the property is moments from the village and train station via Blackheath Park. Set back from the road behind a paved and walled front garden, the house offers incomparable privacy and is not overlooked to the front or rear.

This end of terrace townhouse has 4 bedrooms, 2 family-sized bathrooms and a pine-clad downstairs cloakroom. Listed status makes reference to the largely open-plan ground-floor layout which is significantly more complex than other Span designs. Arranged in an L-shape around an internal courtyard with glazed walls that brings light into the living room. The property has been cleverly arranged throughout to maximise warmth, light and space.

The first floor benefits from a West-facing sun terrace, with stunning, uninterrupted views, including St Margaret's church spire, known as ‘the Needle of Kent’.
In the mature well-stocked garden to the rear of the property is an additional patio for entertaining and a timber summer house facing the main residence. This has been used as a workshop for a renowned artist and could serve as a home office.

Situation

Foxes Dale is a picturesque street on the prestigious Cator Estate. Blackheath Village with its array of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants is a short walk away. On the north side of the village is the open heath with Greenwich Park beyond. Blackheath station is ideal for commuters with regular services in to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Victoria. One stop down the line will bring you to Lewisham where the DLR takes you to Canary Wharf and Bank. Local schools include the hugely popular and Ofsted Outstanding Brooklands Primary School, Heath House, Blackheath Preparatory School and The Pointers School.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-60951