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 guideOld Bread House, Guernsey Grove, SE24
Features
- One double bedroom
- Incredibly bright and airy
- Double-height ceilings
- Beautifully presented
- Loft storage
- Shops on the doorstep
- Moments to Brockwell Park
- Central Herne Hill a four-minute stroll
- Brixton a fifteen-minute walk through the Park
- Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this bright and charming one double bedroom apartment in the Old Bread House, moments from Brockwell Park with shops on your doorstep, a short stroll to central Herne Hill.
This lovely home in the Old Bread House is nestled above Guernsey Grove, with the Hovis sign standing proud on the exterior of the apartment. This fantastic apartment is extremely bright and private owing to large windows and an elevated first floor position with no other apartments above.
The inviting open-plan reception room is no exception, with three South-West facing windows affording plenty of light and lofty, vaulted ceilings promoting a bright and cavernous ambience suited to entertaining or simply relaxing. The contemporary kitchen is neatly integrated, wrapping around to maximise worktop and storage space, providing a practical and appealing place to cook. This stunning room must be viewed to be fully appreciated, boasting the dimensions for a dining area in addition to the comfortable lounge.
A serene yet spacious retreat, the bedroom features similar double-height ceilings to the reception, with neutral presentation this beautiful room features two sash windows and a handy wardrobe nook. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub plus overhead shower, ideal for a soak in the bubbles after a stroll around nearby Brockwell Park.
The icing on the cake is the loft space, ideal for storing away those lesser used belongings, keeping this charming home neat and tidy.
The property is conveniently located with a selection of everyday shopping amenities on your doorstep on Guernsey Grove. This idyllical location is moments from Brockwell Park, one of South London’s most popular hotspots, inclusive of it’s famous Lido, café and a gym. Just a four-minute stroll brings you to central Herne Hill with it’s array of pubs and restaurants, the Sunday market, and the train station. In the other direction, you have all the amenities on offer in Tulse Hill with fantastic transport links into central London. Herne Hill and Tulse Hill stations allow access to Victoria, Canary Wharf, London Bridge and The City.
A fifteen-minute walk through the park brings you to Brixton and on towards the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, Brixton High Street and start of the Victoria Line at Brixton Station. There is also a bus stop just a two-minute walk from your front door, with day and night buses servicing the area and beyond.
This is a real box ticker of a home – early registration of interest is advised.
EPC rating: C (80)
Herne Hill
0.4 mi / 9 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Tulse Hill
0.8 mi / 17 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.
West Dulwich
0.8 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
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.
Brixton
1.3 mi / 27 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
West Norwood
1.3 mi / 30 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.
Brixton
1.4 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
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.
Streatham Hill
1.6 mi / 37 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
East Dulwich
1.9 mi / 41 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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