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
Asking price
Sold price
Features
- Four double bedrooms
- Two bathrooms plus WC
- Beautiful private garden
- Victorian semi-detached house
- Brockwell Park moments away
- Short walk to Herne Hill and Tulse Hill centres
- Trains a seven-minute stroll away
- Brixton and Victoria Line nine-minutes by bus
- Freehold
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this appealing four bedroom semi-detached Victorian house with beautiful garden, set back from the street on Norwood Road in Herne Hill, moments from Brockwell Park.
This wonderful property has been a cherished family home for many years, lovingly tended to over the time of ownership. To the front of the property are two reception rooms boasting high ceilings creating an airy feel with generous proportions in which to lounge, dine or host. The reception to the front features a log burning stove suited to cosy winter evenings whilst the positioning of the two rooms means they have the potential to be opened out into one large reception should the purchaser prefer.
A true heart of the home, the dine-in kitchen is set to the rear with dual aspect windows, generous storage and contemporary styling. Featuring high-specification finishes including a range cooker and wrap-around quartz surfaces this sociable kitchen is a great space to welcome friends and entertain, with double French doors allowing fresh air to breeze through to room, leading out to the private garden.
A clear labour of love, the garden is extremely well-tended and feels delightfully secluded, enjoying the sun throughout the whole day, with the last evening rays on the terrace. A paved patio area offers the perfect transition to outdoor entertaining and leads to tiered levels with thoughtfully selected plants blooming around a meandering path to a second seating terrace at the rear. Ideal for those with bikes or prams, there is a side access gate to this stunning outdoor spot.
To the first floor sit three double bedrooms, the principal bedroom is particularly large, spanning the width of the home and boasting vast storage in fitted wardrobes. The other two doubles on this floor are set to the rear overlooking the garden below. A spacious family bathroom facilitates the bedrooms on this floor, complete with a bathtub and separate shower, there is also an additional WC perfect for busy morning routines. Peacefully residing on the second floor is another spacious double bedroom with generous fitted storage and a second large bathroom adjacent accessible for all.
All in all, a superb family home with a practical yet sociable layout and great garden.
The location is fantastic, moments 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. Tulse Hill train station is within a seven-minute stroll with trains to London Bridge and central London via Southern Rail and the Thames Link. Offering a village feel and a wide range of amenities are both West Dulwich and Herne Hill, a nine-minute walk with further trains, including to Victoria twenty minutes door to door. Brixton, first stop on the Victoria Line, the lauded Brixton Village and a cracking nightlife is a nine-minute bus journey from your front door via frequent day and night buses, or a twenty-four minute walk across Brockwell Park, covering the wants and needs of the majority of purchasers.
Freehold.
EPC rating: D (63)
Tulse Hill
0.4 mi / 10 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
0.6 mi / 12 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
West Norwood
1 mi / 23 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 / 22 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
North Dulwich
1.2 mi / 27 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Streatham Hill
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Brixton
1.4 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Loughborough Junction
1.6 mi / 33 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 / 42 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern services between Victoria and Orpington, via Brixton and Herne Hill.
Herne Hill area highlights
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