Wimbart Road, SW2

1 bedroom flat for sale
Share of Freehold

Asking price

£400,000

Sold price

£400,000

Features

  • One double bedroom
  • South-East facing shared garden
  • Victorian conversion
  • Over 570 square feet of internal space
  • Wood-burning stove
  • Characterful features
  • Local shops, cafes and pubs on doorstep
  • Brixton a fifteen-minute stroll away or five-minute bus ride
  • Brockwell Park and Herne Hill nearby
  • Chain-free

Property details

Delightfully arranged over the ground floor of a handsome Victorian end-of-terrace townhouse, this beautifully presented one bedroom garden flat is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers. The property offers great dimensions and a smart layout, perfectly positioned within close proximity to the wonderful greenery of Brockwell Park, and all that central Brixton has to offer.

A tasteful and stylish mix of contemporary design and characterful features, this period conversion flat offers appealing décor combined with charming characteristics alongside an attractively bright and airy atmosphere. To the front of the property, nestled behind large bay windows furnished with plantation shutters, sits a welcoming reception room boasting high ceilings decorated with cornicing and picture rails, wooden flooring and alcove storage. With ample space to lounge in front of the wood-burning stove this heart of the home is perfect for cosying up in front of the fire with a glass of your favourite tipple.

A comfortable double bedroom sits adjacent, peacefully tucked towards the rear overlooking the garden. Boasting wooden flooring, a feature fireplace and built-in wardrobe, creating a calm setting in which to unwind.

The dine-in kitchen boasts aesthetic appeal with homely country styling created by wooden work surfaces spanning shaker-style cabinetry, offset by a subtle flash of colour from sage green tiling. Generous storage and plenty of surface space provide the ideal kitchen for any passionate home cooks, with a sociable banquette dining area this room is the perfect space to entertain over dinner. A neutral bathroom completes the interior of this charming property, furnished with both bath and shower and tastefully finished with a sleek white tile and trendy black touches.

A low-maintenance South-East facing garden is set to the rear, the ideal spot for hosting summer BBQs, whiling away Sunday morning with the paper or occasionally catching up with a neigbour from the flat above who shares this leafy spot.

With an array of local shops, cafes and pubs on the doorstep, Wimbart Road is situated a fifteen-minute stroll to the culinary and nightlife mecca of South London, Brixton, and nine minutes to the green open spaces of Brockwell Park. A fifteen-minute walk across the park brings you to Herne Hill station and the many pubs, cafes and restaurants of Herne Hill. Purchasers have the popular establishments on Brixton Hill within touching distance, including F Mondays, Stir Coffee, Pizza Brixton and the ever-popular White Horse Pub, as well as neighbourhood favourite, the Sympathetic Ear, just over the road. This elegant flat is perfect for anyone who wants to be close to the action but wants to retain a sense of calm. The first stop on the Victoria Line at Brixton tube station is a short stroll down the hill and multiple buses run up and down Brixton Hill, whisking you down to the tube within a few minutes and through into central London. The buses offer a great alternative to the tube and train stations for commuters into central London, with buses coming and going every other minute. With two double bedrooms and incredible living space, this is a beautiful home with an ideal layout for modern tastes and is sure to tick all the boxes for a wide range of purchasers. Chain-free.

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 29 mins
  • South Bank 34 mins
  • London Bridge 35 mins
  • The City 37 mins
  • Canary Wharf 48 mins

Streatham Hill

0.9 mi / 20 mins walk

Route & info

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

Herne Hill

1 mi / 19 mins walk

Route & info

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

Tulse Hill

1.1 mi / 21 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.

Brixton

1.1 mi / 21 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1.2 mi / 23 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham Common

1.4 mi / 27 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham North

1.4 mi / 27 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham South

1.5 mi / 29 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham High Street

1.5 mi / 29 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2 Overground line between Highbury and Islington and Clapham Junction with trains every 5 minutes (approx). Limited service of Southeastern trains to Victoria too.

West Dulwich

1.7 mi / 34 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.

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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