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 guideDumbarton Road, SW2
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Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Converted terrace townhouse
- Beautifully finished throughout
- Over 900 square feet of internal living space
- Private garden with convenient side access
- Walking distance to Brixton and Clapham High Streets
- Access to the Northern and victoria tube lines
- Seven-minute walk to Brockwell Park
Property details
This spacious two-bedroom flat occupies the ground floor of one of the attractive terrace townhouses on Dumbarton Road. Dumbarton Road is a popular residential street, situated just off Brixton Hill and sandwiched between similar roads in this sought-after residential pocket between Brixton and Clapham. With over 900 square feet of internal living space, and a private garden, this property instantly feels like a home, the moment you walk through the door.
The living space is fantastic – the spacious separate reception room at the front of the property provides ample space for relaxing and entertaining, boasting a bright bay window, wooden floor boards and a wood burner. There are two double bedrooms, the master bedroom is a great size with views into the un-extended side-return and through to the garden. The second bedroom is perfect as a rental investment, guest bedroom, home study or indeed a nursery. The rooms share a stylish family bathroom complete with a bath and separate walk-in shower. The modern kitchen at the rear of the property is an impressive space with a large island and plenty of room to dine. The living space flows seamlessly into the private garden at the rear, which is in great condition and has convenient side access. There is a pretty paved area ideal for dining al-fresco and low maintenance artificial grass, perfect for enjoying the warmer months. The eat-in kitchen provides all you need in terms of storage and worktop space, with plenty of space for a dining table, ideal for those who enjoy entertaining on a regular basis.
This beautifully presented flat will appeal to a wide range of potential purchasers, who will benefit from all that Brixton offers, from the celebrated cuisine of Brixton Village to the music venues and nightlife the area is famous for. There are local amenities within a two-minute walk and there are a selection of pubs, bars, restaurants and supermarkets on Brixton Hill and Effra Road. It is also a five-seven minute walk to the Green Flag awarded Brockwell Park, with its rolling greenery, iconic 1930s Lido and excellent sports facilities. Brixton tube station is a fifteen-minute stroll and there is a bus stop within a stone’s throw, with numerous buses that run all day and night, taking no more than a couple of minutes down Brixton Hill.
Clapham High Street and Abbeville Village are also a similar distance, offering excellent transport links with three Northern Line underground stations, Clapham High Street station on the Overground and numerous bus routes to other areas of London. Venn Street and its multitude of restaurants and bars, the green open spaces of Clapham Common are all within walking distance. Abbeville Village boasts a plethora of quaint, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
There are few properties in the area that have as many positive attributes; from the size, and the style, to the outside space and the proximity to all the action the area has to offer – this flat is a real gem.
EPC rating: D (66)
Streatham Hill
1 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Brixton
1 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 21 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Clapham Common
1.2 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham North
1.2 mi / 22 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Herne Hill
1.2 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Clapham High Street
1.3 mi / 24 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.
Tulse Hill
1.3 mi / 26 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.
Clapham South
1.3 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Balham
1.6 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southern services to Victoria, London Bridge, Milton Keynes, Epsom and Sutton.
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