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 guideRailton Road, SE24
Features
- Two bedrooms
- Private terrace
- Victorian conversion
- Bright and airy throughout
- Brixton a four-minute walk
- Herne Hill a seven-minute stroll
- Brockwell Park in under five minutes by foot
- Victoria Line and two overground stations
- Share of freehold
- Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market this fantastic two bedroom apartment with a private terrace and a beautiful Victorian façade, located midway between Brixton and Herne Hill. This charming property is positioned within close proximity to the rolling greenery of Brockwell Park, whilst also being within the LTN.
Nestled behind two contemporary windows, the open plan reception is an elegant and inviting room, featuring comfortable proportions in which to lounge, dine and cook. Modern lighting and engineered wood flooring add to the pleasant ambience, with a full-length bookcase spanning the lounge for added charm and practicality. Fully integrated, the kitchen sweeps around two walls to create a functional space designed for the room with generous storage and worktop space. Finished with well-considered touches such as worktop lighting, pantry drawer and an instant hot water tap, this is sure to be an enjoyable place to cook. Adjacent, the modern bathroom has a bathtub plus overhead shower integrated storage and a heated towel rail.
Set to the rear of the home are both bedrooms with soothingly neutral presentation and cosy carpets. One of the bedrooms has fitted wardrobes and enjoys a French door out to the private terrace, suited to relaxing weekend mornings enjoying a coffee on the terrace or a glass of your favourite tipple under the stars.
Railton Road has the huge benefit of Brixton at one end of the street and Herne Hill at the other, whilst also being part of the LTN.
Herne Hill is infamous for the exquisite Brockwell Park, a mere five-minute stroll away, which also offers a gym, lido and two cafes. Within central Herne Hill there are two express supermarkets plus an array of independent boutique shops and cafes. A popular Farmers' Market runs every Sunday giving the area a real village feel. There is also a wide array of gastropubs, bakeries and eateries.
Brixton has major supermarkets plus a famous vibrant market, Ritzy Cinema and the Upstairs private members club. There is a wide choice of culinary delights within Brixton Village, POP Brixton and throughout Central Brixton. The area also offers a great nightlife such as bars, clubs and live music venues including Hootananny and Electric Brixton and the property will appeal to purchasers contemplating moving to these two in-demand areas.
In terms of transport links, you will be spoiled for choice, being half way between Herne Hill and Brixton stations provides the best of both worlds as you have the choice of both rail stations plus the start of the speedy Victoria Line, with an interchange to the Northern Line just one stop in. There are regular day and night buses on offer travelling through this well-connected area ready to whisk you away into the city whenever you desire.
Share of freehold. Chain-free.
Property has been virtually staged with furnishings
EPC rating: C (79)
Herne Hill
0.4 mi / 9 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
0.4 mi / 9 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.5 mi / 11 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Loughborough Junction
0.8 mi / 17 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.
North Dulwich
1.1 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Stockwell
1.3 mi / 27 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.
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)
Clapham High Street
1.4 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.
Denmark Hill
1.5 mi / 33 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.
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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