Chaucer Road, SE24

An immaculate two double bedroom garden flat, within one of the handsome semi-detached houses on Chaucer Road. Located in the heart of Poets’ Corner, Chaucer Road is a charming, tree-lined road in this highly sought-after network of streets, sandwiched between Herne Hill and Brixton.

The property is beautifully presented by the current owner, a tasteful mix of period features and contemporary design that have been uncovered and added to throughout the renovation process. The master bedroom is a generous size and is almost matched by the second bedroom, which also offers ample built-in wardrobes that have been fitted to a very high standard. Both rooms are so pleasant it would almost be hard to choose between them. They are separated by a modern and stylish tiled bathroom.

To the front of the property is the elegant reception room, with ample room in which to relax and dine, a bright and characterful room with a built-in seat on the large bay window and a refurbished original fireplace.

To the rear, a kitchen that would impress even the most discerning of home cooks. Aesthetically pleasing with plenty of storage and work top options as well as high-end built-in appliances and an inviting breakfast bar. A well maintained private garden leads out from the kitchen, as well as access from the hallway. This lovely space feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life, ideal for relaxing in the sun or enjoying BBQs during the warmer months.

Chaucer Road is situated in the heart of Poets’ Corner, a highly desirable pocket of residential roads between leafy Herne Hill and vibrant Brixton. Herne Hill station is a seven minute walk with access to Canary Wharf in thirty-eight minutes and Victoria within seventeen 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 within a stone’s throw, along with its beautiful 1930’s Lido.

It’s easy to see what makes Poets’ Corner such a desirable pocket: Herne Hill station is an eight-minute walk and Brixton tube station is a ten-minute stroll. Victoria is accessible within sixteen minutes, Blackfriars is twenty minutes, London Bridge is twenty-four minutes and Canary Wharf is within thirty-seven 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 the market are within easy reach. The open spaces of the Green Flag award Brockwell Park are also at the end of the road, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido and sports facilities.

With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all tastes. In short, a stylish home in a sought-after area, only a stone's throw from central Herne Hill and Brixton, but far enough away to retain a sleepy, neighbourhood feel.