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 guideCroxted Road, SE24
Features
- Two double bedrooms plus a study
- Large private garden
- Garden room or office
- Period conversion
- Architecturally designed
- Moments to Brockwell Park
- Central Herne Hill a five-minute stroll
- Tulse Hill a fifteen-minute walk
- Brixton within walking distance or a short bus ride
- Share of freehold
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this outstanding two bedroom plus study, garden flat with a garden room, moments from the wonderful greenery of Brockwell Park in Herne Hill.
There are few properties available with as many positive attributes as this spacious and unique property which was renovated in 2016 by award winning nimtim architects and featured in Dezeen. With a neutral base of beautiful parquet flooring and plywood bespoke fitted furnishings this fantastic home is brought to life with vibrant paintwork and decorative touches.
The piece de résistance is the fantastic open plan reception room to the rear, which makes use of all available space creating a fantastic hub in which to relax, dine and entertain. Multiple skylights plus large patio doors create a light and airy atmosphere throughout the room. The living area is inviting and full of character, with views over the central lightwell, plus beautiful exposed wooden flooring throughout. The bespoke kitchen is vast and well-designed, with plenty of storage within contemporary plywood cabinetry, worktop lighting features and a handmade tiled splashback by architectural ceramic designer Emma Louise Payne. Host in style in this exquisite space, with plenty of room for a large dining table with views over the garden beyond.
The living space flows effortlessly through glass doors onto a sizeable private garden, beautifully manicured with a lovely patio, bespoke planters and pear and elderflower trees. Entertain al-fresco in the summer months with the sun on the garden from early afternoon until evening. A highlight feature is the brilliant studio at the end of the lawn, installed in 2021 complete with double glazing and electricity this versatile space is perfect for home workouts, relaxing or being creative.
A rarity for period conversions, both double bedrooms are of similar proportions, bright and airy with bespoke plywood storage. The bedrooms are conveniently set to opposing sides of the bathroom allowing a desirable level of privacy, suited to sharers or those with regular guests. In keeping with the rest of this stunning home, the bathroom is strikingly presented, a modern space equipped with a shower over the bathtub, ideal for a soak in the bubbles after a stroll around Brockwell Park.
If all this weren’t enough there is also a study, ideal for those who work from home, quietly overlooking the lightwell. Last but not least there is brilliant storage on offer in hallway cupboards and the cellar.
The location is fantastic, moments Brockwell Park with the pubs and restaurants in Herne Hill, the Sunday market, and the train station all on your doorstep. In the other direction you have all the amenities on offer in Tulse Hill with fantastic transport links into central London. Herne Hill and Tulse Hill stations allow access to Victoria, Canary Wharf, London Bridge and The City, all within forty minutes door to door. Last but not least, the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, Brixton High Street and Brixton Station are all slightly further afield yet still within walking distance.
Early registration of interest is advised. Share of freehold.
Herne Hill
0.3 mi / 5 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
West Dulwich
0.8 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
North Dulwich
0.9 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Tulse Hill
1.1 mi / 26 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.
Loughborough Junction
1.2 mi / 26 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
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Denmark Hill
1.5 mi / 34 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.
West Norwood
1.6 mi / 36 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.
East Dulwich
1.7 mi / 36 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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