From the colourful parade of shops that lines it pedestrianised centre, to its long-standing pubs, much-loved restaurants and renowned weekly market, Herne Hill is teeming with independent businesses and its devoted local community works hard to retain its unique charm. There are several outstanding schools and connections are great, with regular trains from Herne Hill station going to London Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon. It’s crowning glory is Brockwell Park, one of the most beautiful parks in London, and its Art Deco lido and café, which are popular all year round.
Herne Hill area guideShakespeare Road, SE24
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Features
- Three double bedrooms
- Victorian terrace house
- Beautifully finished throughout
- Nearly 1200 square feet of internal living space
- Bright and airy throughout
- Sought-after location
- Brockwell Park is situated at the end of the road
- Development potential
- Freehold
- Over 70 foot garden
Property details
An exceptional Victorian terraced house in Poets Corner. Shakespeare Road is a quaint, tree-lined Victorian road in this highly sought-after network of streets, between Herne Hill and Brixton.
This is a beautifully presented home, a light and airy mix of elegant design and characterful features. The ground floor comprises a generous entrance hall, leading into a bright and spacious, dual-aspect reception room at the front of the property. An attractive bay window seat, bespoke shelving and a delightful log burner all contribute to the characterful feel; this room is likely to be used on a regular basis. The space flows seamlessly through to the dining room, a fantastic space for entertaining guests or family get-togethers.
Down the hallway and into the bespoke kitchen diner to the rear – this is an ideal family hub, with its smart units and stylish tiling, complete with a trendy breakfast bar. The space has been extended, resulting in a wonderful family room with skylights and bi-folding doors that allow natural light to flood the entire room. The property also benefits from a convenient utility room off the kitchen, providing a handy area for storage and laundry, as well as a modern shower room. The bi-fold doors completely open up to allow an effortless transition onto the well-manicured rear garden. The lovely patio is the perfect spot for relaxing in throughout the summer months.
Upstairs on the first floor, sit the three bedrooms: the master bedroom at the front of the property is an airy double room, offering views over the attractive neighbouring terraces and benefitting from some excellent built-in storage. Two further bedrooms are tucked away quietly to the rear, and a contemporary family bathroom completes the rooms on the first floor. The property has the additional bonus of a loft, which could be converted into a further bedroom as neighbouring houses on the road have done, subject to the necessary permissions.
Shakespeare Road is situated in the heart of Poets’ Corner, a highly desirable residential pocket of roads between Herne Hill and Brixton. Herne Hill station is a six-minute walk and Brixton tube station is a ten-minute stroll. London Bridge is accessible in twenty-four minutes, Canary Wharf in thirty-seven minutes and Victoria within sixteen minutes, door to door. The celebrated Herne Hill establishments are close-by and the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, the amenities of the high street and Brixton Station are a ten-minute stroll. The green, open spaces of Brockwell Park are also at the end of the road, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido.
With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all potential purchasers. In short, a stylish home in a sought-after area, only a stone's throw from Herne Hill town centre but far enough away to retain a sleepy, neighbourhood feel.
EPC rating: D (63)
Herne Hill
0.4 mi / 7 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
0.6 mi / 11 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Loughborough Junction
0.7 mi / 13 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.
Brixton
0.7 mi / 14 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
North Dulwich
1.1 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Denmark Hill
1.4 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, this station enjoys Overground, Southern, Southeastern services to, amongst others, Highbury and Islington via Canada Water, Victoria, Blackfriars, Clapham Junction, West Croydon and Sevenoaks.
Tulse Hill
1.4 mi / 29 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.
Stockwell
1.4 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line and Victoria Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes on the Morden to Barnet/Edgeware, Northern Line (approx) and Via Victoria on the Brixton to Walhamstow Central, Victoria Line.
Clapham North
1.6 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
East Dulwich
1.8 mi / 36 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
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