Railton Road, SE24

2 bedroom flat for sale

Asking price

£500,000

Sold price

£488,500

Features

  • Two double bedrooms
  • Victorian conversion
  • Bright, charming apartment
  • 627 square feet of well used internal space
  • Loft space
  • Short walk to local amenities
  • Split-level

Property details

This pretty two double bedroom flat occupies the first floor of a charming Victorian converted terraced house ideally situated in between both Herne Hill and Brixton which offers great transport links, Herne Hill mainline station is a five-minute walk with a journey time to London Victoria in around 13 minutes and links to London Blackfriars. Brixton is roughly a seven-minute walk with fantastic transport links, first stop on the Victoria line.

Two genuine doubles occupy the front of the property, overlooking the ever popular Victorian terraced street, with large sash windows allowing natural light to filter in and create a lovely atmosphere throughout.

The bedrooms sit adjacent to an ample, modern family bathroom which is followed on by a well-stocked contemporary kitchen.

At the rear of the property is large reception, with steps down to this room creating the feeling of seclusion, this space is great to relax, dine and entertain, complete with a large bay window and an original iron fireplace, an ode to the sought-after Victorian charm often found in the more well-maintained properties of this style.

The property is charming throughout and also comes with a loft, providing a fantastic chance to extend the square footage further subject to necessary planning permission. It would suit a multitude of buyers. Anyone looking to share with friends or let the spare room, a convenient pied-a-terre or an ideal buy-to-let investment, in a sought after commuter area.

Herne Hill is dominated by Brockwell Park, which also offers a gym/lido and two cafes. There are two express supermarkets plus an array of independent boutique shops and cafes. A popular Farmers' Market runs every Sunday giving the area a real village feel. There is also an array of gastropubs including al fresco dining. Brixton has two major supermarkets plus a famous vibrant market. There is a wide choice of eateries within Brixton Village and POP Brixton. The area also offers a great nightlife such as bars, clubs and live music venues including the Brixton Academy. The property will appeal to purchasers contemplating moving to these two in-demand popular areas.

EPC rating: D (55)

Floor plan

Floorplan

Front door to work

An estimate of the journey times to popular London destinations, using the first fast train after 8am.

  • Victoria 18 mins
  • South Bank 25 mins
  • London Bridge 26 mins
  • The City 28 mins
  • Canary Wharf 37 mins

Herne Hill

0.4 mi / 7 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.

Brixton

0.6 mi / 11 mins walk

Route & info

4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill

Brixton

0.6 mi / 12 mins walk

Route & info

Victoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.

Loughborough Junction

0.8 mi / 15 mins walk

Route & info

Trains 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.

North Dulwich

1.1 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.

Stockwell

1.3 mi / 26 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

Tulse Hill

1.4 mi / 29 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

Clapham North

1.5 mi / 29 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)

Denmark Hill

1.5 mi / 30 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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

1.9 mi / 38 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace. 

Herne Hill area highlights

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 guide

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