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 guideArchbishop's Place, SW2
Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Large South-East facing private garden
- Victorian house
- Sought-after close-knit and tranquil community
- Local amenities on the doorstep
- Brockwell Park a short stroll away
- Walking distance to Brixton and Herne Hill
- Access to the Victoria Line, Thameslink and Overground
- Regular day and night buses
- Freehold and chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market a rare opportunity to acquire one of the delightful cottages in Archbishop's Place. This charming two double-bedroom period home boasts appealing character with a pleasant outlook and an abundance of natural light throughout.
Archbishop's Place is a tranquil and leafy close-knit community that feels so secluded it's easy to forget how close you are to the action. A wealth of well-tended gardens and historic charm will endear any potential purchaser. Enjoying a particularly private position, the home is set back from the road by a pathway which leads you to the front door.
The ideal space for entertaining, the ground floor has with two well-proportioned spaces, currently set up as a reception and a separate dining room, with a kitchen leading off it. Leafy views through sash windows add to the appealing ambience. A French door leads off the dining room out to the private garden.
At 44ft in length, the large South-East facing garden is a tranquil and sunny delight, surrounded by greenery and laid to paving for ease of maintenance. Ideal for those with bikes or prams, there is also a side access gate to the garden.
Arranged over the first floor, two well-proportioned double bedrooms share a generous family-sized bathroom, complete with characterful original floorboards and a bathtub with overhead shower. The house offers a fantastic opportunity to move in straight away, with neutral modern design and contemporary finishes, where the purchaser may stamp their own mark over time.
Set a few minutes from Brixton Hill, this exclusive, sleepy road is surprisingly well-connected. A fifteen-minute stroll to the culinary and nightlife mecca of South London, Brixton, and five minutes to the green open spaces of Brockwell Park. A fifteen-minute walk across the park brings you to Herne Hill station and it's many pubs, cafes and restaurants. Purchasers also have the popular establishments on Brixton Hill within touching distance.
In summary, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a preciously characterful property in one of the most exclusive areas of Brixton.
Freehold and chain-free.
EPC rating: E (54)
Brixton
1.1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Streatham Hill
1.1 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Brixton
1.2 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Herne Hill
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Tulse Hill
1.2 mi / 28 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 Common
1.5 mi / 33 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham North
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
1.6 mi / 34 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.
Clapham South
1.6 mi / 35 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
West Dulwich
1.8 mi / 41 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
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