Guide price: £5,000,000

The new owners will be in the lucky position of benefitting from extensive, high quality renovations. The current owner has transformed ‘Lydney’ from a shell of a building to an incredibly desirable house. This dream, high spec home is well-designed and equipped for contemporary family living.

The rear living space benefits from an extension that has opened it out beautifully. The area flows easily between the different zones for cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining. When the large glass doors are wide open, there’s a blurring of the distinction between indoors and outdoors. It encourages a natural flow between the spaces. Two reception rooms in the front provide alternative areas for work or play – when you want to retreat from the rest of the family perhaps!

Outside, the private level garden is approaching 120ft in length and 60ft in width. It’s set up with adjustable lighting to provide the specific ambience for the occasion. It’s a wonderful space for entertaining. Plus, its great views towards Canary Wharf make a real talking point.

If you want an alternative view, head up to the top floor. There, you’ll find a roof terrace with panoramic, far-reaching views to the west. It’s an ideal spot for quiet relaxation or an evening cocktail whilst watching a beautiful sunset over the city.

There are 4 double bedrooms, one with en suite and a family bathroom to serve the others. Attractive neutral décor sets off some elegant period features such as fireplaces and coving. The styling throughout the house is refined and contemporary, yet the history of the house remains evident (it dates back to 1877).

Whilst the house has been renovated to an excellent standard, there is still potential for further reconfiguration. Formerly, there was a self-contained apartment on the upper floor and the second staircase to it remains. Utilising space on the ground floor, there is the possibility of reconfiguring these areas into a separate studio apartment.

Central Greenwich can be accessed easily on foot, as can the popular Blackheath Village. Both offer extensive opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment. Rail and DLR stations provide easy access into the City, London Bridge and Canary Wharf.

In the Greenwich area, you’ll find a number of state and private schools including Pointers School, Blackheath Prep and Blackheath High School. This leafy part of the city, benefits from several parks plus the heath (Blackheath) to enjoy and explore.

This dream family home is available to buy now with Knight Frank.