Chaucer Road, SE24

Keating Estates are delighted to present a fantastic example of a two double bedroom period conversion flat, arranged over the top floors of a handsome Victorian Conversion in the heart of Poet’s Corner. Chaucer Road is a quiet and residential road, equidistant to both Herne Hill and Brixton centres.

With nearly 1,000 square feet of internal space, this characterful period conversion offers bright, airy living and has been repainted this year. The reception room is particularly impressive, set to the front of the home and bathed in natural light from large sash windows that frame views over the pretty residential street below. High ceilings and original wooden floorboards create a sense of grandeur, while the ornate feature fireplace with decorative mantel provides a charming focal point, flanked by fitted shelving and storage. With proportions that comfortably accommodate both lounge and dining areas, this room is perfect for entertaining or relaxing alike.

Adjacent sits a stylish, separate kitchen-diner, recently refurbished with a new washing machine, oven, grill, and hob (2024/25). The tasteful cabinetry offers plentiful storage, complemented by worktop lighting for a cosy evening mood, and a wrap-around wooden worktop. With ample room for a breakfast table and sociable seating, the kitchen is a warm and inviting heart of the home. Given the positioning of the kitchen and reception rooms, there is also scope for those who prefer open-plan to combine into one vast living area, subject to the necessary permissions.

The kitchen also has leafy views over your garden at the rear. The large South-East facing garden is a delightful outdoor haven with a lawn bordered by planting beds and two patio areas ideal for dining and summer BBQs. The back half of the garden is owned by this apartment, though in practice the whole space is happily shared with the flat below as everyone in the building gets on as a community. The garden also benefits from a bike rail, practical for those who cycle.

Upstairs, both bedrooms are peacefully arranged on the top floor, thoughtfully separated for privacy. The principal bedroom is especially appealing, boasting a walk-in wardrobe which leads through to a bright en-suite bathroom complete with bathtub and overhead shower – perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. The second bedroom, set to the rear, is a comfortable double and versatile enough to be adapted to a home office, nursery, or guest room if desired. A smartly presented family bathroom, with shower and ample storage, sits adjacent to the second bedroom.

Further benefits include access to two fully boarded attic spaces providing exceptional storage, and the flexibility to reinstate the apartment to its previous three-bedroom layout, as seen in the neighbouring property.

Poets’ Corner is a highly desirable enclave of Herne Hill, known for its peaceful streets and picturesque period homes, where the residents gather together for an annual street party with each road taking turns to organise this wholesome event. Chaucer Road itself sits right in the heart of this neighbourly pocket with the green open spaces of Brockwell Park just a short stroll away at the end of the street, perfect for weekend picnics, scenic walks or a dip in the lido.

The village-esq Herne Hill centre is just a five-minute stroll away, home to an array of independent cafes, restaurants, artisan shops and a farmers market adding to its welcoming feel. Herne Hill station offers speedy access to London Victoria in 10 minutes and the Thameslink service to London Blackfriars in 12 minutes, whilst Brixton tube is also within easy walking distance for the start of the Victoria Line, running 24hrs at the weekend. Just a ten-minute walk from your front door, central Brixton offers a vast array of entertainment options from the famous Brixton Village serving culinary delights to the Ritzy Cinema and Upstairs private members club just to name a few of the spots on offer. With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton all on your doorstep, there really is something to cater for all tastes. There is also a swift network of buses, running day and night to whisk you from the end of the street to other areas of London, through Dulwich into Peckham, or over to Clapham and even into the city.

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