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 guideChaucer Road, SE24
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Features
- One double bedroom
- Victorian conversion
- Sought-after location in Poet's Corner
- Characterful features
- Bright and airy
- Brockwell Park at end of the road
- Herne Hill station in eight minutes
- Brixton tube a twelve minute stroll
- Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this charming one bedroom flat for sale on Chaucer Road, set within a handsome Victorian property within the sought-after Poet’s Corner, moments from Brockwell Park in Herne Hill with ease of access to the amenities of Brixton.
Amplifying the feeling of space, the internal layout of this appealing home has been considerately utilized and is configured with minimal hallways, as a result every room feels airy, bright and comfortable, maximising the square footage on offer.
Set to the front, a spacious open-plan reception room is packed with character, from multiple large sash windows, to high corniced ceilings and a feature fireplace. With space to lounge, dine and cook this beautiful room is the ideal space to unwind or entertain. The integrated kitchen is styled in a chic country fashion with wooden work surfaces spanning shaker style cabinetry providing generous storage space.
To the rear, a sizeable double bedroom with built-in wardrobes enjoys leafy views over the gardens below, a quietly peaceful space in which to relax. The bathroom is contemporary with rain head shower cubicle and heated towel rail, finished in modern large grey tiling. Completing this attractive home is additional storage in the hallway cupboard.
With the award winning Brockwell Park are also at the end of the road, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido and sports facilities, it’s easy to see what makes Poets’ Corner such a desirable pocket: 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 first stop on the Victoria Line at Brixton tube are within easy reach.
With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all tastes and this lovely flat will appeal to a wide range of purchasers from first-time buyers, investors to those looking for a well-located pied-à-terre.
Chain-free.
EPC rating: D (66)
Herne Hill
0.5 mi / 9 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
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 / 12 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Loughborough Junction
0.9 mi / 18 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
1.2 mi / 24 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Stockwell
1.4 mi / 26 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.
Tulse Hill
1.5 mi / 30 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 / 29 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham High Street
1.5 mi / 30 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 / 33 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.
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