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 guideNorwood Road, SE24
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Features
- Two double bedrooms
- South-West facing balcony
- Bright and airy throughout
- First floor
- Victorian conversion
- Minutes from Brockwell Park
- Local amenities of Herne Hill and Tulse Hill
- Multiple Overground stations in walking distance
- Share of freehold
- Chain-free
Property details
This attractive two double bedroom flat is a fantastic example of a first floor period conversion, set within a handsome Victorian terrace on Norwood Road. The location is ideal, the green open spaces of Brockwell Park and the delights of Herne Hill on offer in one direction, with local amenities in touching distance and Tulse Hill station available in minutes.
The heart of the home is the bright and spacious reception at the front of the property, boasting appealing hardwood flooring and a carefully maintained, working wood-burning stove. The South-West facing balcony that feeds off the main room is accessed via French doors, the perfect suntrap to enjoy a morning coffee or a drink as the sun sinks down in the evening. Comfortable dimensions in the reception allow for entertaining, relaxing and dining. A partially integrated, modern kitchen sits adjacent, fully-equipped with plenty of storage space and a tasteful tiled backsplash.
Both bedrooms are located peacefully at the rear and are well-proportioned doubles. The principal bedroom is particularly large with built-in storage and the two rooms are separated by a modern, family sized bathroom in fantastic condition.
Norwood Road is conveniently located a short walk from the green open spaces of Brockwell Park, lauded as London's best outdoor space by locals with its amazing lido among its myriad attractions. Multiple buses are available ready to whisk you off up to Brixton, Clapham and the city. Tulse Hill train station is within a five-minute stroll with trains to London Bridge and central London via Southern Rail and the Thames Link. Herne Hill and West Dulwich are also within easy walking reach offering a village feel and a wide range of amenities. Brixton, first stop on the Victoria Line and the lauded Brixton Village is a five-minute bus journey or a twenty-four minute walk across Brockwell Park.
Share of freehold & chain-free.
Tulse Hill
0.4 mi / 7 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.
Herne Hill
0.7 mi / 13 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
West Norwood
0.9 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southern Service to and from London Victoria, London Bridge, Beckenham Junction and Sutton via West Croydon, with many services calling at Crystal Palace, which is two stops away to the south. The typical journey time into London Victoria is about 25 minutes.
West Dulwich
1 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
Streatham Hill
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
North Dulwich
1.3 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Brixton
1.5 mi / 29 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
1.5 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Loughborough Junction
1.6 mi / 32 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.
Sydenham Hill
1.8 mi / 38 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern services between Victoria and Orpington, via Brixton and Herne Hill.
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