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 guideWimbart Road, SW2
Features
- Two double bedrooms
- South-facing shared garden
- End-of-terrace Victorian conversion
- Over 940 square feet split over two floors
- Characterful features
- 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
- Share of freehold
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this charming two double bedroom apartment with a shared garden, split over the upper floors of an end-of-terrace Victorian property on Wimbart Road, a sleepy residential street with a local café, shop and pub, with easy access to the amenities of Brixton and Herne Hill.
This flat has been converted in a lovely rustic, yet luxurious style that makes the most of its large rooms, set to the upper floors, benefitting from an abundance of natural light yet still having direct access to the garden.
An expansive reception room spans the width of the house, bathed with natural light from multiple sash windows creating a pleasant atmosphere. This versatile space enjoys characterful features inclusive of original floorboards and corniced ceilings, an inviting room to be savoured from a relaxing spot on the sofa with generous proportions for a dining table. The separate dine-in kitchen is well-equipped with generous storage space are on offer within attractive turquoise cabinetry, topped with ample worktop space. This homely, country-style kitchen wraps around to create a sociable vibe including a breakfast bar, perfect for hosting friends and loved ones. Stairs lead off the kitchen out to the garden.
The garden enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect, laid to a circular patio framed by greenery this is a low maintenance sun-trap ideal for al-fresco dining, BBQs or catching up with a friendly neighbour with whom this spot is shared.
Both bedrooms are generously proportioned double bedrooms, both beautifully presented in calming tones with wooden floorboards. Both peacefully set to the rear of the home overlooking the garden, the bedrooms are positioned away from one another on differing floors, allowing a desirable level of privacy for each. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub plus overhead shower, finished with stylish panelled walls.
Not to be underestimated, copious storage completes this fantastic home with access into the loft, ideal for storing away those essential items not needed on a daily basis.
Situated a twenty-minute stroll to the culinary and nightlife mecca of Brixton, and ten minutes to the green open spaces of Brockwell Park with its iconic 1930’s Lido and unrivalled sports facilities. A fifteen-minute walk across the park brings you to Herne Hill station and the many pubs, cafes and restaurants of Herne Hill. Purchasers have the popular establishments on Brixton Hill within touching distance, including F Mondays, Stir Coffee, Pizza Brixton and the ever-popular White Horse Pub, as well as neighbourhood favourite, the Elm Park Tavern, just up the road and incredible chocolate-almond croissants served at Le Dailycorner Café at the top of the street. This location is great for anyone who wants to be close to the action yet wants to retain a sense of calm.
The first stop on the Victoria Line at Brixton tube station is a short stroll down the hill and multiple day and night buses run up and down Brixton Hill, whisking you down to the tube within a few minutes and through into central London. Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill stations are also a twenty-minute walk with trains into Clapham Junction, Victoria and London Bridge. The buses offer a great alternative to the tube and train stations for commuters into central London, with buses coming and going every other minute. With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all nearby, there really is something to cater for everyone.
Share of freehold.
EPC rating: E (50)
Streatham Hill
1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Herne Hill
1 mi / 21 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Tulse Hill
1.1 mi / 23 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.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Brixton
1.2 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Clapham South
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
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 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.
West Dulwich
1.7 mi / 37 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
Brixton area highlights
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