jamespendleton.co.uk Trinity Crescent SW17 POAS/o/F A rarely available split-level apartment set within an attractive semi-detached Victorian property in a prime residential road. The accommodation extends to over 2,130 sq ft with exceptional entertaining space, two/three bedrooms, a study and two bathrooms, all presented to a high standard with period architecture and tasteful decor. The apartment also boasts a private balcony and a private patio leading out to beautifully maintained communal gardens. Fine London Homes T 020 8767 0086 Dempster Road SW18 £1,050,000 Freehold A beautifully presented Victorian terraced five bedroom family house located in the Tonsleys close to Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth Town mainline station on a much sought after residential road. The accommodation exceeds 1,920 sq ft with fully extended ground floor entertaining space, two bathrooms, a guest cloakroom, a cellar and a sunny south facing landscaped garden. Fine London Homes T 020 8875 1111 Battersea Northcote Rd Battersea Park Clapham Common Property Management 020 7223 8000 020 3137 8833 020 7627 1111 020 8772 2099 Dighton Road SW18 £850,000 Freehold An immaculately presented three bedroom Victorian terraced family house with a luxurious bathroom, a stylish kitchen breakfast room with potential to extend, a charming double reception room and a private garden. The property is ideally located in the Tonsleys close to the Common, the mainline station and just moments from Old York Road. Fine London Homes T 020 8875 1111 St Ann's Hill SW18 £825,000 Freehold A charming end of terrace Victorian house with front and rear gardens and beautifully presented accommodation throughout. The accommodation extends to over 1,500 sq ft including a double reception room, a well appointed kitchen, five bedrooms, ample storage space and two bathrooms. The property is located within close proximity of Wandsworth Town and Wandsworth Common. Fine London Homes T 020 8875 1111 Clapham South & Balham Wandsworth & Tonsleys Wandsworth Common Property Management 020 8673 7777 020 8875 1111 020 8767 0086 020 8772 2099 jamespendleton.co.uk Blandfield Road SW12 £775,000Freehold An impressive Victorian three bedroom, two bathroom house situated on a highly desirable road in the Nightingale Triangle close to the amenities local to Balham and Clapham South and both Wandsworth and Clapham Common. The ground floor entertaining space comprises a light and airy double reception room and a modern kitchen leading out to a private rear garden. T 020 8673 7777 Almeric Road SW11 £569,950 Leasehold A beautifully presented ground floor Victorian conversion flat located between the Commons close to Battersea Rise, Northcote Road and Clapham Junction. The flat boasts and abundance of period features and character and the accommodation comprises a reception room, two generous bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a kitchen breakfast room leading out to a private garden. T 020 7223 8000 Battersea Northcote Rd Battersea Park Clapham Common Property Management 020 7223 8000 020 3137 8833 020 7627 1111 020 8772 2099 Althorp Road SW17 £499,950 S/o/F A delightful split-level conversion flat situated just moments from Wandsworth Common and Bellevue Road on one of the premier roads in the area. The flat boats bright and spacious accommodation with neutral decor and modern fittings. Comprising a reception room, a kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. T 020 8767 0086 Park Hill SW4 £465,000 S/o/F A beautifully presented conversion flat set within an attractive semi-detached property with off street parking and a private landscaped garden. The well proportioned accommodation exceeds 940 sq ft with modern fittings, wood flooring and tasteful decor. Comprising an impressive open-plan reception room, dining space and kitchen, three bedrooms, a modern bathroom and useful storage space. 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