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 guideChale Road, SW2
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Features
- Five double bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Victorian house
- Chain-free
- Characterful features
- Walking distance to the Northern and Victoria tube lines
- Freehold
Property details
This chain-free five double bedroom Victorian house on Chale Road will tick boxes for a wide range of purchasers. The house is perfectly positioned on a quiet residential street which is popular for its character, feel and proximity to both Brixton and Clapham town centres. The bars and restaurants on Brixton Hill and Acre Lane are a short walk and within a fifteen-twenty minute stroll down the road, you will have everything that Brixton has to offer, from Brockwell Park and the extremely popular Brixton Village, to large brand-shops and excellent transport links, first stop on the Victoria line. The vibrant heart of Clapham is a similar distance and offers great dining, nightlife and the green open spaces of Clapham Common.
This period property is light and airy with period features including; wooden flooring, high ceilings and feature fireplaces in multiple rooms. The ground floor comprises a double-aspect reception and dining room with a fully extended kitchen diner with two separate sets of double doors that allow the living space to flow seamlessly into the sunny South facing rear garden. On the first and second floors sit the five double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. The master on the first floor spans the width of the property with multiple sash windows that allow natural light to flood into the room.
This home is of a good standard and the neutral tones create a blank canvas, making it an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to stamp their own mark. A brilliant selling point for this characterful Victorian home is the versatility the house offers; with nearly 1800 square feet of internal living space, the layout can be altered to suit the purchaser's living requirements.
The house is within walking distance to central Brixton and Clapham High Street and the excellent transport links on offer. Brixton tube and rail station (a fifteen-twenty minute walk), three tube stations in Clapham (Northern Line), Herne Hill station (British Rail) and numerous bus links which take you down the hill to Brixton tube within a few minutes and then through and onto Central London. Just round the corner is the lovely Elm Park Tavern and it is only a short stroll to the celebrated amenities in Herne Hill. The diverse Clapham High Street, Clapham Old Town and the cafes and boutiques in Abbeville Village are all within reach, so this property covers the wants and needs for most purchasers. In short, a chain-free home in a convenient location, close to the action but far enough away to retain a real sense of calm. Freehold.
Streatham Hill
1 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Clapham Common
1.1 mi / 21 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Brixton
1.1 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Clapham North
1.1 mi / 21 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham South
1.2 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham High Street
1.2 mi / 23 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.
Brixton
1.2 mi / 24 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Herne Hill
1.3 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Balham
1.4 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southern services to Victoria, London Bridge, Milton Keynes, Epsom and Sutton.
Tulse Hill
1.5 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.
Brixton area highlights
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