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 guideSold
Shakespeare Road, SE24
1 bedroom flat for sale
Leasehold
Asking price
£435,000
Sold price
£435,000
Features
- One double bedroom
- Private garden
- Period conversion
- Wood burning stove
- Striking mix of characterful features and modern design
- Popular neighbourly street
- Central Brixton an eight-minute walk
- Herne Hill and Brockwell Park at end of the road
- Loughborough Junction on doorstep
- Access to Victoria Line and Thameslink
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market an exceptional example of a one bedroom garden flat for sale on Shakespeare Road, nestled on the ground floor of a handsome Period terraced house located on a popular and neighbourly street, with easy access to Herne Hill, Brixton and Loughborough Junction.
This marvelous home has been beautifully presented and lovingly upgraded by the current owner, with a striking mix of characterful features and modern design. To the front is a separate reception room boasting high, corniced ceilings, wooden flooring and a wide bay window, complete with window seat, this is the perfect place to cosy up in front of the characterful wood burning stove. Following on is a bright and spacious kitchen-diner, the sleek modern finish compliments charming period features and offers ample storage, complete with a vibrant pop of colour plus space for a dining table, ideal for hosting.
Residing peacefully towards the rear of the property, the bedroom is a sizeable double with proportions to accommodate large wardrobes and additional storage. The positioning of the surrounding buildings provide a sound curtain, ensuring that this is a truly tranquil and appealing space to unwind. Adjacent, the bathroom is the epitome of contemporary luxury, featuring mood lighting, back heated mirror, storage, heated towel rail and equipped with both rain head shower and bath, allowing you to relax in style whilst listening to your favourite tunes from the integrated ceiling speakers, topped off by underfloor heating for toasty toes all year round.
The private garden is a lovely heaven, re-landscaped by the current owner to create an appealing yet low-maintenance space, perfect for relishing the warmer months of the year. With over 580 square feet of internal space on offer this striking property will appeal to a wide range of purchasers, of further benefit is the additional hallway storage, ideal for those rarely used items.
Shakespeare Road is situated in a desirable residential pocket of roads with easy access to Herne Hill, Brixton and Loughborough Junction. Central Brixton is just an eight minute walk from the flat, first stop on the Victoria line, Brixton is a culinary and nightlife mecca offering delights from Brixton Village to upmarket Private Members clubs. In the other direction, the award-winning Brockwell Park is at the end of the road, along with its fantastic 1930’s Lido and the bars, restaurants and cafes of leafy Herne Hill. The up and coming amenities of Loughborough Junction and station are also on the doorstep, along with the green open spaces of Ruskin Park and into the arty vibes of Camberwell and Denmark Hill beyond, emphasizing how much choice is on offer from this well-located home.
Early viewings are advised.
EPC rating: D (65)
Loughborough Junction
0.2 mi / 3 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.
Brixton
0.5 mi / 10 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.6 mi / 13 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Herne Hill
0.9 mi / 17 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Denmark Hill
0.9 mi / 18 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.
North Dulwich
1.2 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Stockwell
1.3 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
Clapham North
1.4 mi / 29 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Oval
1.5 mi / 29 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx).
East Dulwich
1.5 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Herne Hill area highlights
Similar properties
What's your property worth?
Whether it’s time to move or you’re just weighing up your options, we can help you work out where you stand in the market with a free sales or lettings valuation.
Value my property