Craster Road, SW2

4 bedroom house for sale
Freehold

Asking price

£1,000,000

Sold price

£1,138,007

Features

  • Four double bedrooms
  • Over 1500 square feet of internal space
  • Victorian terraced house
  • Beautiful South-facing, private garden
  • Bright and airy atmosphere throughout
  • Substantial loft space
  • Quiet residential road off Brixton Hill
  • Fifteen-minute walk to Brixton tube station
  • Freehold

Property details

Keating Estates are delighted to present this beautifully finished, sleek yet characterful four bedroom Victorian family home to market. This characterful terraced house has been lovingly cared for and displays an appealing mix of characterful features and contemporary design. Nestled on the leafy and residential Craster Road, this property is surrounded by delightful amenities with easy access to Brockwell Park, Herne Hill and Brixton.

An attractive Victorian façade provides an impactful first impression on entering this delightful property. The space has been well looked after, with all 1531 square feet utilised effectively, including a handy basement – ideal for storage and utilities. The dual-aspect reception is the perfect entertaining room, offering views and natural light both from the front and back of the house. A feature fireplace, corniced ceilings and large bay window all contribute to the appealing atmosphere within this relaxing space, mirrored on the other side of the room towards the rear in the dining area. If one option for dining is not enough, the spacious eat-in kitchen provides a more casual spot to eat, as well as a handy WC. Sleek white gloss finishes, attractive tiling and high-end, integrated appliances All contribute to this appealing modern kitchen, fit for even the most proficient of home cooks. The kitchen flows through to the garden, which is no exception in terms of quality and appeal. South-facing with a comfortably sized patio area, the perfect option for al-fresco dining. Mature and manicured, the patio follows on to a grassed area at the rear, creating a perfectly balanced outside space where the purchaser can enjoy tranquillity and nature in complete privacy.

Arranged over the first and second floor, four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a beautifully finished family bathroom. The principal bedroom is particularly large, spanning the width of the house, flooded with light and benefitting from built-in storage. The abundance of space on the upper floors provides the opportunity to repurpose certain spaces to suit the needs of the purchaser. Demonstrated by the current owners, a home office, a dressing room, a nursery or anything else the purchaser may desire can be easily accommodated by this impressive Victorian house. Last but not least there is access to substantial loft space, which could be converted to increase the overall size of the house and add value.

Craster Road is perfectly situated for anyone desiring easy access to the action, paired with the ability to escape and retain a sense of calm. A fifteen minute stroll down Brixton Hill to Brixton tube station, passing many lovely cafes to grab a coffee on the way, and the plethora of culinary wonders of Brixton Village and pop Brixton. The property is a five minute walk from what many local residents champion as London's best open space, Brockwell Park. Herne Hill station is reachable in under 15 minutes through the park, offering a delightful beginning to any commute, as well as offering super-fast transport links into the city.

EPC rating: D (61)

Floor plan

Floorplan

Front door to work

An estimate of the journey times to popular London destinations, using the first fast train after 8am.

  • Victoria 28 mins
  • South Bank 35 mins
  • The City 36 mins
  • London Bridge 36 mins
  • Canary Wharf 49 mins

Herne Hill

0.9 mi / 17 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.

Tulse Hill

0.9 mi / 19 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

Streatham Hill

1.1 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton. 

Brixton

1.1 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

Victoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.

Brixton

1.2 mi / 24 mins walk

Route & info

4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill

West Norwood

1.5 mi / 31 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

West Dulwich

1.6 mi / 31 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.

Clapham Common

1.6 mi / 30 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)

Clapham North

1.6 mi / 30 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)

Clapham South

1.6 mi / 32 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)

Brixton area highlights

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 guide

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