Gresham Road, SW9

2 bedroom flat for sale

Asking price

£575,000

Sold price

£557,500

Features

  • Two double bedrooms
  • Split-level
  • Victorian conversion
  • Over 860 square feet of internal space
  • Private balcony
  • Five minute walk from Brixton tube station
  • Local amenities of Brixton village & Coldharbour Lane
  • Brockwell Park

Property details

An attractive and spacious two double bedroom split-level flat, arranged over the top two floors of a handsome Victorian terrace on the ideally located Gresham Road. This charming property feels like a home from the moment you walk in the door. The house presents an aesthetically pleasing mix of contemporary design and charming period character, displaying feature fireplaces, exposed wooden flooring, high ceilings and wide sash windows throughout.

The first floor of the flat comprises a large reception that could easily double up for dining purposes whilst still providing a decent living space to relax and unwind, complete with a working fireplace. A second room that is currently occupied as a dining room, however this space could become anything that the purchaser requires, it is appropriately sized as one of the two double bedrooms. There is a contemporary galley kitchen, providing all you need in terms of storage space and surface options, plus a fully equipped family size bathroom. The entire initial floor of the property is sound proofed. The principal bedroom resides on the floor above, peacefully isolated from the rest of the property and displaying views over the surrounding area. The room is considerably spacious, providing the ideal spot to enjoy the tranquillity of seclusion. The property is in good condition throughout and has the charming addition of a pretty balcony accessed off the initial hallway. A very endearing property with a lot of space and character, in an unrivalled location.

As far as locations go, it’s ideal: perfect for anyone who wants to be close to the action, situated a stone’s throw from the bars and restaurants of Brixton Village, as well as those on vibrant, up and coming Coldharbour Lane, such as Mamma Dough Pizza, Okan Ramen and Caya coffee shop, to name just a few. Windrush Square, The Ritzy and POP Brixton are also just around the corner whilst Brixton tube station, with its superb transport links, is within a few minutes’ walk. Everything on your doorstep, yet quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

EPC rating: E (51)

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 15 mins
  • South Bank 20 mins
  • London Bridge 21 mins
  • The City 23 mins
  • Canary Wharf 34 mins

Brixton

0.3 mi / 5 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

0.3 mi / 6 mins walk

Route & info

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

Loughborough Junction

0.4 mi / 8 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.

Stockwell

0.9 mi / 18 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.

Herne Hill

1 mi / 20 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham North

1.1 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

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

Denmark Hill

1.2 mi / 23 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.

Clapham High Street

1.2 mi / 24 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2 Overground line between Highbury and Islington and Clapham Junction with trains every 5 minutes (approx). Limited service of Southeastern trains to Victoria too.

North Dulwich

1.5 mi / 31 mins walk

Route & info

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

East Dulwich

1.8 mi / 36 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton area highlights

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 guide

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