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 guideSpenser Road, SE24
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Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Victorian conversion
- Seconds from Brockwell Park
- Bright and airy throughout
- Open plan reception and kitchen/dining area
- Close to Brixton and Herne Hill
- Around an 8 minute walk to Herne Hill station
- Share of freehold
Property details
A particularly appealing two double bedroom flat, securely arranged over the top floor of a handsome Victorian terrace, located on a highly sought-after residential road seconds from Brockwell Park. This is a fantastic flat, offering generous dimensions and a brilliant open plan living space.
The square footage is well distributed for a comfortably proportioned two bedroom flat. To the front of the property, the open-plan reception is the heart of the home. A cosy living area, flooded with light thanks to the large and characterful sash windows, exposed wood flooring and high ceilings. The room feels spacious and airy, with a modern kitchen occupying one side, semi-integrated, well equipped and offering plenty of space for a large dining table.
Peacefully residing at the back of the building, with views over the neighbouring gardens below, both bedrooms. Ideally separated by a fully equipped, contemporary bathroom meaning that privacy is available and therefore the flat is ideal as a buy-to-let or for sharers.
Spenser Road is situated in the heart of Poets’ Corner, a highly desirable residential pocket of roads between Herne Hill and Brixton. 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 Herne Hill town centre but far enough away to retain a sleepy, neighbourhood feel.
EPC rating: D (60)
Herne Hill
0.4 mi / 8 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
0.6 mi / 11 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.7 mi / 13 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Loughborough Junction
0.9 mi / 17 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.
North Dulwich
1.1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Tulse Hill
1.4 mi / 28 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 North
1.5 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham High Street
1.6 mi / 32 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.
Denmark Hill
1.6 mi / 32 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
1.9 mi / 38 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
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