Finding the right place
Single Building Plot
Guide Price £325,000
Sydenham
Summary
Freehold self-build site with planning permission for a spectacular 4-bedroom, two reception timber-framed eco-house on a tree-lined site in Sydenham, South East London, designed by a Grand Designs award winning architect.
The Site
The site is approximately 4.5m wide by 52m long, running east to west, and is accessed at its western end directly from the adjoining road.
The entrance to the house is via a walled garden, shaded by existing Lime and Horse Chestnut trees. The cantilevered first floor creates a sheltered entrance beneath which a wide timber-clad high security entrance door provides level access into a generous hallway. Cycle storage, bin storage and meters are located at entrance.
The hallway provides level access to the front stair, a ground floor bedroom and a bathroom and the kitchen/breakfast bar area. The front stair serves two bedrooms, one facing west over the entrance, and the other east onto a first floor skylight garden.
At the rear of the lower living floor a second stair provides access to a generous mezzanine with views over the double height living area and the central courtyard garden.
Beyond the courtyard, and accessed through a glazed conservatory link, which in winter will act as a solar collector, lies an annex. The annex has a separate kitchen/dining/living area opening onto a small facing garden and has a first floor bedroom. The annex will be accessed from the main house.
All mature trees and a self-sown ‘urban hedgerow’ of ivy, hawthorn, elder and brambles, will be retained as an integral part of the design. The trees, some of whose trunks are within centimetres of the south facade, were documented in detail using point-cloud laser scanning to allow the building volumes to be adjusted to allow for each individual tree.
The house, which occupies a part of London that was once at the heart of The Great North Wood will sit on a suspended steel deck supported on mini-piles. All surface rainwater will be redirected back under the house to minimise impact on root habitat.
The building volumes are arranged around a sequence of small courts, and a rear annex offers the possibility of separate self-contained accommodation. Conceptually the aim is to create within the house the sense of a journey through trees, a linear walk in the woods, responding specifically to the different tree species and other vegetation and their individual characteristics as one moves through the house. Glimpses of the trees outside, filtered sunlight with shadowy silhouettes of vegetation through translucent screens, timber lining of interiors and a blurring of internal and external planting will all help to reinforce this effect.
There is a build over agreement with Thames water in place. The foundation type design is specific to a bisecting drain.
The entrance to the house is via a walled garden, shaded by existing Lime and Horse Chestnut trees. The cantilevered first floor creates a sheltered entrance beneath which a wide timber-clad high security entrance door provides level access into a generous hallway. Cycle storage, bin storage and meters are located at entrance.
The hallway provides level access to the front stair, a ground floor bedroom and a bathroom and the kitchen/breakfast bar area. The front stair serves two bedrooms, one facing west over the entrance, and the other east onto a first floor skylight garden.
At the rear of the lower living floor a second stair provides access to a generous mezzanine with views over the double height living area and the central courtyard garden.
Beyond the courtyard, and accessed through a glazed conservatory link, which in winter will act as a solar collector, lies an annex. The annex has a separate kitchen/dining/living area opening onto a small facing garden and has a first floor bedroom. The annex will be accessed from the main house.
All mature trees and a self-sown ‘urban hedgerow’ of ivy, hawthorn, elder and brambles, will be retained as an integral part of the design. The trees, some of whose trunks are within centimetres of the south facade, were documented in detail using point-cloud laser scanning to allow the building volumes to be adjusted to allow for each individual tree.
The house, which occupies a part of London that was once at the heart of The Great North Wood will sit on a suspended steel deck supported on mini-piles. All surface rainwater will be redirected back under the house to minimise impact on root habitat.
The building volumes are arranged around a sequence of small courts, and a rear annex offers the possibility of separate self-contained accommodation. Conceptually the aim is to create within the house the sense of a journey through trees, a linear walk in the woods, responding specifically to the different tree species and other vegetation and their individual characteristics as one moves through the house. Glimpses of the trees outside, filtered sunlight with shadowy silhouettes of vegetation through translucent screens, timber lining of interiors and a blurring of internal and external planting will all help to reinforce this effect.
There is a build over agreement with Thames water in place. The foundation type design is specific to a bisecting drain.
The Area
Sydenham is an increasingly vibrant and thriving area boasting a wide range of amenities and attractions. It has a rich cultural heritage, a thriving community and is surrounded by a wealth of attractive green spaces. The Overground network means Sydenham is well connected to the City and Docklands, with proximity to the attractions of the Crystal Palace Triangle.
Planning
The site has full planning permission granted by Lewisham Council. The planning reference is available to registered buyers on request.
Services
We are informed that the local area has access to all mains services.
We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires to clarify this prior to purchase.
We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquires to clarify this prior to purchase.
Viewing
The site can be viewed only by appointment through The Land Bank Partnership.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that the measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for representation purposes only and prepared according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice by our floorplan provider. Therefore, the layout of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and should be regarded as such by any prospective purchaser. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale. Where shown, details of lease, ground rent and service charge are provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as the information may not have been verified and further checks should be made either through your solicitor/conveyance. Where appliances, including central heating, are mentioned, it cannot be assumed that they are in working order, as they have not been tested. Please also note that wiring, plumbing and drains have not been checked.
