4 bed detached house for sale

Kings Orchard, Eltham, London SE9

One of the largest 1930 Art Deco post-modern houses in the immediate Eltham Palace area, this splendid four double bedroom, detached family home measures 2,120 sq.ft. Including roof balcony, ancillary garage and outbuildings.

The house sits central in its plot approximately 0.5 acres. The southwest facing rear garden is laid to level lawn with a shaw of dapple woodland with specimen deciduous and fruit trees. Pleasant views enjoyed from principal reception rooms, bedrooms, sun terrace, balcony and kitchen. The garden is bordered with mature hedges and fencing, so very private.

At the end of the garden is an existing footprint with secondary access onto a track running between King John’s Walk and Kings Grounds - this may be considered suitable for development as a split plot (subject to planning consent and confirmed access rights).

The house is approached through a column entrance onto brick herringbone driveway (accommodating five cars).

The house was enlarged in 2015, adding kitchen, and wraparound extension, but opportunity exists to further enlargement. A porch extension was completed in 2022 pursuant of the below planning approval and building notice approval. Two planning consents with building control 2018 & 2019 (Royal Borough of Greenwich Council) potentially add a substantial rear/side ground floor extension C.370 sq.ft., first floor extension C.541 sq.ft., and attic C.581 sq.ft.

The plans also permit an enlarged porch and link attached double garage. The re-modelling could deliver a six bedroom, five bathroom house. Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.

A welcoming reception hall flows into the sitting room 5.58m x 3.94m with central fireplace, marble mantle and wood burning stove. This room has pleasant views over the rear garden. A broad plank Howden's timber effect flooring has been fitted throughout to add continuity in finish and terracotta window sill tiles add original charm.

The sitting room flows into an open plan breakfast room / contemporary kitchen 4.26m x 6.31m, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen, added 2015, has marble work surface, central island inc. Wine fridge and all integrated appliances. Appliances include a Rangemaster stove and extractor hood.

To either side are a conservatory, shower room and utility room. Off the reception hall is a central dining room, shower room and plant room.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms, separate WC and family bathroom. The principal double bedroom has en-suite shower and balcony.

The ancillary buildings include a single garage, air raid shelter and three timber potting sheds.

In all this is an extremely desirable family home with potential for further enlargement, well located on the Kings Orchard Estate, close to Eltham High Street.

Terms
Tenure: Freehold
EPC: D (January 2026)
Council Tax: - F
Local Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Utilities: Mains Water, Electricity, Drainage and Gas Fired Central Heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: By separate negotiation.
Land Area: Approximately 0.5 acres.
Planning:

2018 18/3950/F - Construction of ground floor rear, first floor rear and first floor side extensions, enlargement of existing porch and enlargement of existing garage.

2019 19/3385/F - Construction of outbuilding in rear garden to be used as temporary ancillary accommodation. (Planning Authority, Royal Borough of Greenwich).

Kings Orchard Estate was built in the 1930s in the vicinity of Eltham Palace, a National Heritage site. Its location is close to Eltham High Street with cinema, local shops, cafes restaurants and local amenities.

Further amenities are available in the market towns of Royal Greenwich (4.0 miles), Blackheath (2.6 miles), Chislehurst (3.6 miles) and Lewisham (2.9 miles). Nearby leisure and recreational facilities include The Royal Blackheath Golf Course, England’s oldest golf club, Royal Greenwich Park, Observatory, and Old Royal Naval Hospital with Cutty Sark.

Transportation links to The City of London include:
Mottingham (1.0 mile) 23 mins to London Bridge, 28 mins to Cannon Street, 33 to London Victoria, 38 to Charing Cross.

Eltham Station (0.5 miles) 20 mins to London Bridge, 31 mins to Charing Cross, and 33 mins to London Victoria, 27 to London Waterloo.

New Eltham Station (1.7 miles) 23 to London Bridge, 31 to Cannon Street, 33 to Charing Cross

Kidbrooke National Rail (1.9 miles) 20 mins to London Bridge and 32 mins to London Victoria
Lewisham DLR (2.9 miles) 32 mins to Bank and 20 mins to Canary Wharf.

There are a number of excellent and good schools in the area:
Eltham College (2.8 miles) Private 7/18 yrs.
St Dunstan’s College (3.8 miles) Private 7/18 yrs.
Colfe’s School (1.6 miles) Private 3/18yrs.
Dulwich College (6.6 miles) Private 7/18yrs.
StreetVibes Media Academy 0.2 miles, Private (Ofsted: Good) 11/18yrs.
Eltham Hill School (0.4 miles), (Ofsted: Good) Secondary Girls, Mixed 6th Form.
Eltham Church of England Primary School
(Ofsted: Good) 0.6 miles.
Serenity School Eltham, 0.7 Miles, (Ofsted: Outstanding) Secondary.