Herne Hill Road, SE24

1 bedroom flat for sale
Share of Freehold

Asking price

£499,950

Sold price

£492,000

Features

  • One double bedroom
  • Private South-East facing garden
  • Victorian property
  • Own private entrance
  • 720 square feet of internal space
  • Set within the village-esq Ruskin community
  • Ruskin Park opposite
  • Multiple overground stations in walking distance
  • Brixton and the Victoria line nearby
  • Chain-free and share of freehold

Property details

Keating Estates are proud to present to market this charming one bedroom flat with private South-East facing garden for sale on Herne Hill Road, set within a handsome Victorian property with its own private entrance, opposite Ruskin Park close to Herne Hill, Loughborough Junction and Brixton.

Amplifying the feeling of space, this appealing and sizeable home measures 720 square feet, as a result every room feels airy, bright and comfortable. With an abundance of features, this Victorian apartment offers appealing décor combined with charming characteristics alongside an attractively bright and airy atmosphere.

Set to the front, a large reception is packed with period charm, from high corniced ceilings, to original wooden flooring. With generous proportions to lounge in front of the feature fireplace this beautiful room is the ideal space to unwind or entertain, with large widows plus in-built alcove shelving. To the rear, the separate kitchen is styled with a country feel, with shaker style white cabinetry providing generous storage space and wooden work surfaces mimicking the warming tones of the flooring, further complimented by the tasteful wooden shelving. Incredibly bright owing to the dual aspect windows this sociable room provides ample scope for a large dining table, ideal for a sunny Sunday brunch or after-work hearty dinner with loved ones.

French doors allow fresh air to breeze through the room, leading out to the pretty private garden behind. Backing on to other gardens beyond plus the South-Easterly aspect, ensures that the garden is a particularly sunny spot, currently paved for ease of maintenance there is the potential for the new purchaser to landscape, stamping their mark in creating an outdoor haven to their personal taste.

Boasting a characterful feature fireplace, a sizeable double bedroom with comfortable fitted wardrobe space enjoys leafy views over the garden behind, a quietly peaceful space in which to relax, decorated with soft tones with original floorboards adding to the ambience. The chic bathroom offers both bath and shower and features considered touches such as a heated towel rail, integrated mirror and blue tiled basin surround creating an appealing attribute. Completing the interior is a handy storage cupboard in the hallway, not to be underestimated and perfect for keeping the essential items not used on a daily basis neatly tucked out of sight.

Ideally located within the desirable Ruskin community, close to Herne Hill, minutes from the increasingly popular Loughborough Junction and directly opposite the green open spaces of Ruskin Park. The Ruskin community is a close-knit village like pocket of residential streets with a welcoming and homely feel where there is a WhatsApp group and regular social activities including weekly tennis and yoga lessons. With Ruskin and Brockwell Parks, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants plus Brixton and Dulwich all on your doorstep, there is something to cater for all potential purchasers.

There are excellent transport links to the city within walking distance with access to Thameslink services (Loughborough Junction and Herne Hill), the East London Line (Denmark Hill) and the Underground (start of the Victoria Line at Brixton). A lovely area with local shops and the Whirled Cinema on the doorstep.

With the amenities on offer to cater for whichever mood shall take you, the new purchaser will be spoilt for choice and this brightly charming garden flat with private entrance is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers. Early registration of interest is advised.

EPC rating: D (64)

Floor plan

Floorplan

Front door to work

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

  • London Bridge 24 mins
  • South Bank 25 mins
  • Victoria 26 mins
  • The City 27 mins
  • Canary Wharf 29 mins

Loughborough Junction

0.4 mi / 7 mins walk

Route & info

Trains 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.

Denmark Hill

0.7 mi / 13 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

Herne Hill

0.8 mi / 14 mins walk

Route & info

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

North Dulwich

0.8 mi / 15 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.

Brixton

1 mi / 19 mins walk

Route & info

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

East Dulwich

1.1 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace. 

Brixton

1.1 mi / 21 mins walk

Route & info

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

Stockwell

1.6 mi / 32 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 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.

Peckham Rye

1.7 mi / 32 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 2, this station enjoys Overground, Southern, SouthEastern and first Capital services to, amongst others, Highbury and Islington via Canada Water, Victoria, London Bridge, Clapham Junction, West Croydon and Sevenoaks. 

Clapham North

1.9 mi / 37 mins walk

Route & info

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

Herne Hill area highlights

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 guide

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