Chaucer Road, SE24

An immaculate one double bedroom garden flat, within one of the handsome semi-detached houses on Chaucer Road. Located in the heart of Poets’ Corner, Chaucer Road is a charming, tree-lined road in this highly sought-after network of streets, sandwiched between Herne Hill and Brixton, and appealing to purchasers looking to live in either of these in-demand neighbourhoods.

Accessed via its own front door, the property is beautifully presented by the current owner, a tasteful mix of period features and contemporary design. The double bedroom is a generous size, and benefits from large fitted wardrobes. Adjacent is a fantastic utility area, perfect for use as a study, or as some convenient storage. The bathroom is sleek and luxurious, with stylish tiling and some additional built-in storage. To the rear of the property is the elegant semi-open plan reception room, with ample room in which to relax and dine, leading through to the modern, shaker style kitchen complete with integrated appliances, and plenty of worktop and storage space. Double doors allow for a seamless transition from the living space and outside to a peaceful private terrace, which leads up to a well-maintained shared garden. This lovely space feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life, ideal for relaxing in the sun or enjoying BBQs during the warmer months.

Chaucer Road is situated in the heart of Poets’ Corner, a highly desirable pocket of residential roads between leafy Herne Hill and vibrant Brixton. Herne Hill station is a seven minute walk with access to Canary Wharf in thirty-eight minutes and Victoria within seventeen minutes, door to door. The celebrated Herne Hill establishments are close-by and the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, the amenities of the high street and Brixton Station are a ten minute stroll. The green, open spaces of Brockwell Park are also within a stone’s throw, along with its beautiful 1930’s Lido.

It’s easy to see what makes Poets’ Corner such a desirable pocket: Herne Hill station is an eight-minute walk and Brixton tube station is a ten-minute stroll. Victoria is accessible within sixteen minutes, Blackfriars is twenty minutes, London Bridge is twenty-four minutes and Canary Wharf is within thirty-seven minutes, door to door. The celebrated Herne Hill establishments are close-by and the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, the amenities of the high street and the market are within easy reach. The open spaces of the Green Flag award Brockwell Park are also at the end of the road, along with its iconic 1930’s Lido and sports facilities.

With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all tastes. In short, a stylish home in a sought-after area, only a stone's throw from central Herne Hill and Brixton, but far enough away to retain a sleepy, neighbourhood feel.