Brixton is a melting pot of culture, cuisine and creativity. An explosion of inventive, new restaurants, pop-ups, fashion stores and art galleries sit alongside the many great pubs, music venues and nightclubs that have been around for years. Transport links are excellent, with London Underground (Victoria Line) trains reaching central London in 12 minutes. If you’re craving green space, Brockwell Park and its famed Art Deco lido are close by. Brixton brings together all the best things about London and is one of the most vibrant and diverse places to live south of the river.
Brixton area guideLeander Road, SW2
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Features
- Five double bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Victorian House
- Bright and airy throughout
- Characterful features
- Over 2100 square feet of internal living space
- South-East facing private garden
- Close to Brockwell Park
- Freehold
Property details
A charming example of a five bedroom Victorian terraced house, this beautiful family home is packed full of characterful features and boasts an impressive 200 square metres of living space, giving the property more spacious proportions than the majority of other Victorian houses in the area.
Situated on Leander Road, a popular, attractive terraced street close to both Brixton and Herne Hill, the property is only a short walk away from local shops, the green open spaces of Brockwell Park and its 1930s Lido, plus walking distance to two of Brixton’s most sought-after primary schools. With three Overground stations on different lines within easy reach, as well as the Tube, its location cannot be overstated.
The ground floor comprises a handsome double-aspect reception and dining room, with an abundance of original period features, such as a large bay window, high ceilings, beautiful cornicing and feature fireplaces. This is a superb space that is sure to be used on a regular basis. A bright hallway, complete with original period tiling and cornicing and access to a spacious cellar, leads through to a stylish eat-in kitchen diner: the country-cottage style units provide plenty of storage and worktop space, with the addition of a kitchen island and built-in appliances, whilst a bay window adds further character, all together creating an elegant family hub. French doors open onto a pretty South-East facing garden: this leafy, serene space feels peaceful and secluded, and is perfect for enjoying some downtime, whenever the weather permits. There is even the option to attach a hammock to really get the most out of those lazy summer afternoons.
The first floor has two comfortable double bedrooms, both a fantastic size, plus a smaller double, currently used as a study/guest room, and a spacious family bathroom. The large master bedroom spans the width of the house and benefits from a large bay window, whilst an original fireplace adds even more character, as in three of the four other bedrooms. Stairs lead to another bathroom and two further double bedrooms, both generous in size, with the largest benefiting from a modern en-suite bathroom. This is a well-executed loft conversion that makes the most of the space on offer, with built-in storage in the eves and multiple skylights that allow natural light to flood the room.
The property has been lovingly cared for by the current owners in the last six years, with renovation work including re-wiring and plumbing throughout, refurbishment to the sash windows, a brand new roof, soundproofing between floors plus a stylish finish with the majority of rooms being painted in top of the range Farrow and Ball paint.
The total square footage of the property is large and allows potential purchasers to alter the layout to best suit their own lifestyle. A characterful family home that will tick boxes for many purchasers: early registration of interest is advised.
EPC rating: D (56)
Herne Hill
0.7 mi / 14 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
1 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Tulse Hill
1.1 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southern and First Capital Connect services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, Blackfriars, West Croydon, Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace and Sutton via Wimbledon.
Streatham Hill
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
North Dulwich
1.4 mi / 27 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Clapham North
1.5 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Loughborough Junction
1.6 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoTrains north to Blackfriars (8 mins), Farrindon (15 mins) and Kings Cross/St Pancras (18 mins) and beyond up to north west London every 10 mins at rush hour.
Clapham High Street
1.6 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 Overground line between Highbury and Islington and Clapham Junction with trains every 5 minutes (approx). Limited service of Southeastern trains to Victoria too.
Clapham Common
1.6 mi / 33 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
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