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 guideDulwich Road, SE24
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Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Grand semi-detached Victorian conversion
- Characterful features
- Split over two floors
- Over 950 square feet of internal living space
- Opposite Brockwell Park
- Sought-after residential street in the heart of Poets Corner
- Walking distance to Brixton and Herne Hill stations
- Share of freehold
Property details
This exceptional split level conversion flat occupies the upper floors of one of the grand Victorian houses on Dulwich Road, a popular road in this sought-after residential pocket, sandwiched between Herne Hill and Brixton, opposite beautiful Brockwell Park.
Characterful features are a running theme throughout this beautifully presented apartment, with high ceilings, exposed wooden flooring, and pretty sash windows. With ninety square metres of internal living space, and a staircase meandering up through a central hallway, this lovely flat feels like a home, as soon as you walk through the door, smartly presented and ready for a purchaser to move in, hassle-free.
There is a substantial reception room which spans the entire width of the building, flooded with natural light thanks to three large sash windows. This is a truly delightful living room, with original wooden floors and exposed brickwork that come together to create a characterful and inviting atmosphere. There is plenty of space for relaxing, dining and entertaining guests: this attractive room is sure to be used on a regular basis. A stylish separate kitchen with trendy herringbone flooring sits at the rear of the property, complete with sleek, gloss units and solid wood worktops. A modern family bathroom completes the rooms on this floor. Upstairs on the top floor, the bedrooms are both a fantastic size. Both are generous double rooms, making the property an ideal investment for anyone looking to rent out a room or share with friends. The master bedroom has the additional benefit of a large walk-in wardrobe, a rare find within similar period conversion flats in the area.
Dulwich Road perfectly positioned between Herne Hill and Brixton, and will appeal to anyone contemplating moving to either of these popular neighbourhoods. 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. Having access to a green space is now more important than ever for our wellbeing – luckily, the lush, open spaces of the award-winning Brockwell Park are literally opposite the flat, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido and unrivalled sports facilities. With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there really is something to cater for everyone.
Herne Hill
0.3 mi / 5 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
0.7 mi / 14 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.8 mi / 15 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
North Dulwich
0.9 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Loughborough Junction
0.9 mi / 18 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.
Tulse Hill
1.2 mi / 25 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.
West Dulwich
1.3 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
Denmark Hill
1.6 mi / 33 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.
Clapham North
1.6 mi / 32 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 / 35 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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