Herne Hill Road, SE24

2 bedroom flat for sale
Leasehold

Asking price

£595,000

Sold price

£645,000

Features

  • Two double bedrooms
  • Private South-East facing garden
  • Victorian maisonette
  • Own private entrance
  • 730 square feet of internal space
  • Set within the village-esq Ruskin community
  • Ruskin Park opposite
  • Multiple overground stations in walking distance
  • Brixton and the Victoria line nearby
  • Chain-free

Property details

Keating Estates are proud to present to market this charming two double bedroom flat with private South-East facing garden for sale on Herne Hill Road, set within a handsome Victorian property with its own private entrance, opposite Ruskin Park close to Herne Hill, Loughborough Junction and Brixton.

With wooden floorboards running throughout most of the home plus an abundance of features, this Victorian apartment offers appealing décor combined with charming characteristics alongside an attractively bright and airy atmosphere. Amplifying the feeling of space, this appealing and sizeable property measures 730 square feet, as a result every room feels airy, bright and comfortable.

The heart of the home is open plan reception room, set to the rear overlooking the garden. The kitchen is styled with a country feel, with a trendy butler sink and blue shaker style cabinetry providing generous storage. Wooden work surfaces wrap around to maximise counter space mimicking the warming tones of the flooring. Incredibly bright owing to the dual aspect windows this sociable room provides comfortable proportions in which to lounge with bi-fold doors allowing fresh air to breeze through the room, creating a seamless transition out to the private garden behind.

The South-Easterly aspect ensures that the garden is a sunny spot, paved for ease of maintenance with planters ready for the new purchaser to add some greenery of their choosing. The easy care of this outdoor spot means that the garden is ready to be enjoyed the moment the weather permits, be it hosting BBQs or unwinding with the Sunday paper.

The principal bedroom is packed with period charm, from high corniced ceilings, to original wooden flooring and feature fireplace. With generous proportions this beautiful room is the ideal space to unwind, with large widows plus in-built wardrobes and space for a desk or dressing table. Also boasting a characterful feature fireplace, the second double bedroom is currently utilised as a large home office enjoying views over the garden behind. With fitted wardrobes this peaceful room is easily repurposed back into a bedroom if desired. The modern bathroom offers a bathtub with overhead rain shower and features considered touches such as a heated towel rail and storage for a tidy finish. Completing the interior is a handy storage cupboard in the hallway, not to be underestimated and perfect for keeping those essential items not used on a daily basis neatly tucked out of sight.

Of further benefit a new boiler has recently been installed and there are friendly neighbours all around.

Ideally located within the desirable Ruskin community, close to Herne Hill, minutes from the increasingly popular Loughborough Junction with an entrance to the green open spaces of Ruskin Park just across the street. The Ruskin community is a close-knit village like pocket of residential streets with a welcoming and homely feel where there is a WhatsApp group and regular social activities including weekly tennis and yoga lessons. With Ruskin and Brockwell Parks, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants plus Brixton and Dulwich all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all potential purchasers.

There are excellent transport links to the city within walking distance with access to Thameslink services (Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill), the East London Line (Denmark Hill) and the Underground (start of the Victoria Line at Brixton). A lovely area with local shops, a boxing gym and the Whirled Cinema on the doorstep.

With the amenities on offer to cater for whichever mood shall take you, the new purchaser will be spoilt for choice and this brightly charming garden flat with private entrance is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers. Early registration of interest is advised.

Chain-free.

EPC rating: C (72)

Floor plan

Floorplan

Front door to work

An estimate of the journey times to popular London destinations, using the first fast train after 8am.

  • London Bridge 25 mins
  • South Bank 26 mins
  • Victoria 27 mins
  • The City 28 mins
  • Canary Wharf 30 mins

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.

Denmark Hill

0.7 mi / 15 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.

Herne Hill

0.7 mi / 15 mins walk

Route & info

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

North Dulwich

0.8 mi / 17 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1 mi / 21 mins walk

Route & info

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

East Dulwich

1.1 mi / 24 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1.1 mi / 24 mins walk

Route & info

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

Stockwell

1.7 mi / 36 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.

Peckham Rye

1.7 mi / 36 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2, this station enjoys Overground, Southern, SouthEastern and first Capital services to, amongst others, Highbury and Islington via Canada Water, Victoria, London Bridge, Clapham Junction, West Croydon and Sevenoaks. 

Clapham North

1.9 mi / 41 mins walk

Route & info

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

Herne Hill area highlights

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 guide

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