Brixton is a melting pot of culture, cuisine and creativity. An explosion of inventive, new restaurants, pop-ups, fashion stores and art galleries sit alongside the many great pubs, music venues and nightclubs that have been around for years. Transport links are excellent, with London Underground (Victoria Line) trains reaching central London in 12 minutes. If you’re craving green space, Brockwell Park and its famed Art Deco lido are close by. Brixton brings together all the best things about London and is one of the most vibrant and diverse places to live south of the river.
Brixton area guideLeander Road, SW2
Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Private landscaped garden
- Victorian conversion in the Josephine Conservation Area
- Characterful features
- Over 750 square feet
- Central Brixton and Herne Hill both a fifteen-minute walk
- Brockwell Park a five-minute stroll
- Large brand supermarket in five minutes
- Victoria Line, Overground and Trains
- Share of freehold
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this elegant two double bedroom flat with a private landscaped garden, occupying the ground floor of one of the handsome Victorian terraces on Leander Road, a popular residential street within the Josephine Conservation Area. Well-located for the amenities and transport links in central Brixton, yet far enough away to retain a sense of calm.
With over 750 square feet on offer, this beautifully airy apartment is wonderfully presented and feels like a home as soon as you walk through the door, sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers.
An inviting reception room is set to the front, tastefully finished and packed full of character, including a charming bay window, high ceilings with attractive shadow cornicing, and exposed wooden flooring, creating a lovely ambience in which to unwind in front of the feature fireplace. A separate dine-in kitchen is tucked away to the rear, benefitting from a large skylight and bi-folding patio doors that allow natural light to flood the room, creating an airy atmosphere and ease of transition to the outdoors. There is plenty of room for a large dining table, perfect for those who enjoy entertaining on a regular basis and a well-equipped kitchen with contemporary cabinets offering ample storage, wrapping around to maximise the space and add to the sociable vibe. Precedent has been set on the street should the purchaser wish to seek the necessary permissions to further extend this already generous room in the future.
The space flows effortlessly onto the quiet and private wrap-around garden, landscaped in recent years this serene outdoor spot provides a patio area ideal for al-fresco dining with a raised lawn boasting all-year round greenery. Bordered by planting beds, this leafy space is lovely for entertaining during the spring and summer months and provides the perfect spot in which to relax the moment the weather permits.
Both double bedrooms are peacefully nestled to the rear, particularly spacious the principal has built-in wardrobes and relishes direct access to the garden via French doors, perfect for allowing fresh air to breeze through the room on lazy weekend lie-ins or whilst enjoying a nightcap in the garden. The second bedroom is also a good size, benefitting from a charming bay window with the space to accommodate a desk or dressing table if required. Separating the two bedrooms for a desirable level of privacy is the bathroom, sleek and contemporary equipped with a bathtub plus overhead shower and finished with a heated towel rail and integrated storage. This stunning home also benefits from a spacious cellar, perfect for hiding away those lesser used yet essential items, ensuring the flat is kept neat and tidy.
Leander Road is a leafy residential street with a true sense of community, a neighbourly road locally famous for hosting their annual summer street party and part of the low traffic network. This sought-after road is located a short walk to the centre of Brixton offering the culinary delights of Brixton Village and a wide array of cultural entertainment choices whilst also being the first stop on the Victoria line. Moments away is a large supermarket and various cafes, pubs and restaurants, such as Naughty Piglets, Stir Coffee and the Elm Park Tavern. The green, open spaces of Brockwell Park are also a stone’s throw away, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido and fantastic sports facilities. The amenities and transport links in Herne Hill are a pleasant ten minute stroll through Brockwell Park, this lovely, versatile property will appeal to purchasers considering moving to both areas.
Early registration of interest is advised.
Share of freehold.
EPC rating: D (67)
Herne Hill
0.8 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
0.8 mi / 17 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Brixton
0.9 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Tulse Hill
1.2 mi / 27 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.
Streatham Hill
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Clapham North
1.4 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Loughborough Junction
1.4 mi / 30 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.
Clapham Common
1.5 mi / 32 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 / 32 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.
North Dulwich
1.5 mi / 34 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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