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 guideMilkwood Road, SE24
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Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Victorian conversion
- Characterful features
- Good condition throughout
- Over 770 square feet of internal living space
- Cellar
- Private garden
- Moments from Herne Hill station and Brockwell Park
- Walking distance to Brixton and Dulwich Villages
Property details
A beautiful example of a two double bedroom Victorian garden flat, located on this popular street in Herne Hill. Milkwood Road is perfectly positioned for access to Herne Hill, Dulwich and Brixton, within walking distance to all three locations and will appeal to purchasers who are contemplating moving to each of these sought-after areas. The green open spaces of Brockwell Park are a few minutes away, the pubs and restaurants in Herne Hill, the Sunday market and the train station are all on your doorstep. Brixton Village and Brixton tube station (first stop on the Victoria Line) are walk-able in one direction and Dulwich Village is a stroll in the other direction, the perfect place to spend some free time over the weekends.
The apartment can be accessed via the communal entrance or at the side of the property via your own private side access. The reception is bright with characterful features that include a feature fireplace, high ceilings and wooden flooring. The spacious eat-in kitchen diner is contemporary with all you need in terms of mod cons and plenty of worktop space. The property also benefits from having a cellar, which runs the length of the property and offers a perfect storage option for all those items not used on a daily basis. The two bedrooms are tucked away quietly at the back of the building and are both comfortable double rooms. The first bedroom has a lovely marble fireplace with high ceilings and the second bedroom has space for a desk and stunning bi folding doors that allow a seamless transition from inside to out. The two-tiered secluded private garden is a great size, low maintenance and the perfect area to relax in the warmer months. With light and airy internal living space with plentiful storage throughout, the property is packed full of original features and will appeal to a wide range of purchasers.
With Brockwell Park and the Lido, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, the new owners will have a wide range of amenities to take advantage of. Herne Hill train station (London Victoria/Blackfriars/Kings Cross) is within a two minute walk and Brixton tube station is accessible within 15 minutes, both with fantastic links to Central London.
EPC rating: E (54)
Herne Hill
0.2 mi / 3 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
North Dulwich
0.8 mi / 16 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Loughborough Junction
0.8 mi / 15 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
1.1 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
1.2 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Tulse Hill
1.2 mi / 24 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
1.2 mi / 24 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
Denmark Hill
1.3 mi / 24 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.
East Dulwich
1.5 mi / 29 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Clapham North
2 mi / 39 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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