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 guideWanless Road, SE24
Features
- One double bedroom
- Two bathrooms
- South-facing private garden
- Secure modern development
- Over 820 square feet
- Beautifully presented
- Bike storage
- Transport links and amenities of Brixton, Herne Hill, Loughborough Junction and Camberwell all in easy reach
- Ruskin Park a four-minute stroll
- Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market an incredibly large one double bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a South-facing private garden. Nestled in a secure, modern development within walking distance to Herne Hill, Brixton and Loughborough Junction stations with local amenities on the doorstep.
Measuring over 800 square feet of internal space this sizeable apartment is larger than many of the two and even three bedroom apartments in the area, with high ceilings adding to the capacious feel, creating a home which feels lavishly roomy throughout and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Bright and contemporary throughout, this magnificent apartment has been lovingly maintained by a careful owner from new, boasting a high standard of fittings and finished with neutral décor throughout, ideal for a stress-free move with the potential to add your own decorative touches.
Double doors lead from the inviting entrance hall into the sprawling open-plan reception room, with modern wooden flooring sweeping through the room. A contemporary kitchen is neatly arranged within sleek white cabinetry, integrating appliances and providing ample storage space with worktop lighting creating a pleasant evening ambience. Adding to the sociable vibe and extending the kitchen, a moveable island provides a casual dining option, with plenty of space for a large and more formal dining table, ideal for hosting. The comfortable lounge area is set in front of large glass sliding doors, bathing the space in natural light and leading out to the private garden.
Decked for ease of maintenance this pretty garden enjoys a South-facing aspect, perfect for savouring the British summertime and dining al-fresco, with the potential to dress with pretty pot plants to create your own outdoor haven. An outdoor socket and wall-hung lighting transition the garden into the evenings, cosy up under the stars or enjoy bedtime reading in the open air.
Further large-pane sliding doors lead out to the garden from the bedroom, allowing fresh air to breeze through the room, creating an ambience suited to lazy weekend lie-ins overlooking the garden. Finished with cosy carpets the bedroom is a sizeable double, with space for a desk or dressing table, built in wardrobes and a modern en-suite equipped with a double ended bathtub and overhead rain shower, plus a Nuaire Cyfan efficiently whipping moisture away.
If all this weren’t enough, there is also a second WC set behind a sliding door in the hallway, ideal for visiting guests or busy morning routines. There is also a storage cupboard in this entrance hallway. Further benefits of this modern development include a video entry system and secure communal bike storage within the building.
The flat is well-located, close to Herne Hill and minutes from the increasingly popular Loughborough Junction just a two minute walk from Loughborough Junction station. There are local shops, amenities and the Whirled Cinema on your doorstep. Ruskin Park is a four-minute stroll away, The Ruskin community is a close-knit village like pocket of residential streets with a welcoming and homely feel. In the other direction, Brixton is within a twelve minute walk, perfect for anyone who wants to be close to the action with the delights of Brixton Village, POP Brixton and all the area has to offer in terms of food and nightlife all within easy reach. The amenities within leafy Herne Hill are a seventeen minute walk away with the artsy vibe of Camberwell a similar distance, emphasising how much choice is on offer here with something to cater for all potential purchasers.
There are excellent transport links to the city within walking distance with access to Thameslink services providing direct trains to Blackfriars, Farringdon and Kings Cross/St Pancras just two-minutes away at Loughborough Junction station, the East London Line is an eleven-minute walk away at Denmark Hill and the start of the Victoria Line at Brixton Tube will whisk you into central London and beyond.
Chain-free.
EPC rating: B (82)
Loughborough Junction
0.1 mi / 3 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.
Denmark Hill
0.6 mi / 14 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.
Brixton
0.8 mi / 16 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.9 mi / 19 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Herne Hill
0.9 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
North Dulwich
1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
East Dulwich
1.2 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Stockwell
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
Oval
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx).
Clapham North
1.7 mi / 36 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
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