The House in the Trees

Area:

Forest Hill

Postcode:

SE23

Available:

09 Nov 2026

Min term:

12 months

Max term:

None

Double room:

£807pcm

Hello there and welcome to our lovely little home in Forest Hill.

The vibe:

We are a caring and supportive group of people who are there for each other through life's twists and turns. We're sociable and enjoy hanging out for dinners, watching TV, chatting about deep stuff or playing games and being silly.

We're hoping to find someone who wants to get involved in all of the above but who also wants their home to be a place of calm, where everyone respects each other’s space. The flat generally stays quiet from around 11pm, that being said we love our night life but this primarily takes place outside of the home which stays a nice sanctuary.

Your room:

Your bedroom comes either with a bedframe and/or large cupboard or unfurnished if you prefer. You have a beautiful view of Sydenham Hill Woods and the room is West facing so you get the sunset every evening. It's a decent sized room that can accommodate a desk if you're working from home and the landlord is flexible within reason if you wanted to change the colour of the walls to a brighter colour.

The Flat and Local Area:

There are 4 bedrooms, an open-plan living room and dining room with small balcony overlooking the woods, a well-kitted out kitchen, bathroom with both bath and shower with good pressure and a separate toilet. We have a good relationship with our landlord who is quick to respond when problems are reported. All bills are included in your rent and there is no problem staying warm in winter.

We live on the 4th floor of a block of flats (accessed by stairs or lift) next to Sydenham Hill Woods. The estate is a 10 minute brisk walk to the overground station on the Windrush Line and the area is very well served by bus networks.

We're lucky to be able to call Sydenham Hill Woods our back garden, we're a 5 minute walk from the glorious Horniman Museum and just 10 minutes walk away from Forest Hill High
Street that boasts an ever-increasing number of cute independent shops and cafes, The Sylvan Post Pub and a Better Health gym and swimming pool.

A bit more about us:

Dan, white male 41, works for a homelessness charity, loves hunting for mushrooms in the woods (there are so many right now!), ambient electronica.

Louise, 38, white female/non-binary, theatre maker and youth worker, lover of music and nature. Recovering from six years of being seriously ill with Long Covid. Neil is my partner. We’re a considerate relaxed pair who try to be aware of everyone's needs.

Neil, 45, white male, actor, comedian and general silly man. Louise's partner.

A few things about you:

We are open to interest from all genders but at the moment are particularly welcoming female identifying and non-binary people to bring some balance. At the current time we can unfortunately not take any pets in the house and we are also a non-smoking house.

Please get in touch telling us a bit about yourself if you’re interested. We're open to people from all walks of life, liberal-minded and LGBTQ+ and global majority friendly.

Location info

• Forest Hill
• SE23
• (5-10 minutes walk to Forest Hill station)

Extra costs

Deposit

£700.00

Bills included?

Yes

Amenities

Furnishings

Unfurnished

Balcony/Patio

Yes

Disabled access

Living room

shared

Broadband included

Yes