Holmewood Gardens, SW2

2 bedroom flat for sale
Share of Freehold

Asking price

£550,000

Sold price

£550,000

Features

  • Two double bedrooms
  • Private South-East facing garden
  • Victorian conversion
  • Leafy setting overlooking park
  • Retained period character
  • Potential to extend STNP
  • Fifteen-minute walk to Brixton
  • Excellent variety of transport links
  • Amenities of Brixton, Streatham, Herne Hill and Clapham
  • Chain-free and share of freehold

Property details

Keating Estates are delighted to present to market a characterful two double bedroom garden flat, arranged over the ground floor of a handsome Victorian terrace on the highly sought-after Holmewood Gardens. The property is situated within a quiet residential pocket of Brixton Hill, on a no-through road overlooking a beautiful garden square with ease of access to central Brixton, Streatham and Clapham.

At over 750 square feet this fantastic property offers a rich and appealing mix of retained period charm. Packed full of character including a large sash bay window, wooden floorboards, original fireplace and luxurious shadow cornicing, the principal bedroom offers ample space for traditional bedroom furnishings plus a desk if required. A versatile room, either keep as a generous double bedroom or repurpose into a grand second lounge area, depending on your needs. Featuring the same character, a comfortable second double bedroom sits adjacent, peacefully tucked away from the already quiet road with a French door opening out to the private garden, allowing fresh air to breeze through creating an idyllic room in which to unwind.

A neutral family-sized bathroom separates the bedrooms from the open plan reception room, which is arranged at the rear of the property. A true heart of the home, the reception room offers ample space to lounge, cook and dine. To one end, a dine-in kitchen boasts generous surface space and storage in neat white cabinetry plus room for a well-sized dining table. Warming wooden floors flow into the lounge area to the rear, ideal for relaxing with family or friends with pretty views over the garden beyond.

Double French doors lead out from the reception to the low-maintenance private garden, a South-East facing suntrap perfect for hosting summer parties and dining al-fresco, the space is sure to be enjoyed whenever the weather allows. This wonderful home also benefits from a cellar, perfect for storing away those essential but rarely used items. Precedent has also been set on the road should the new owner wish to seek the necessary permissions to extend into the side return in the future, further expanding the already generous footprint.

Situated on a friendly and neighbourly road, the local residents are brought together by the green open spaces of Holmewood Gardens opposite. A fifteen-minute walk away you have everything that Brixton has to offer, from music venues and the culinary delights of Brixton Village to large brand shops and cracking transport links, first stop on the Victoria Line. Regular day and night buses run up and down Brixton Hill, whisking you to the tube within a few minutes. In the other direction, you have Streatham High Street and its multitude of restaurants and bars. Brockwell Park, Tooting and Balham Common, and Clapham Common are all within walking distance. Having the South Circular on your doorstep and the option for on-street permit parking the location is also perfect for those with a vehicle.

Overall a charming and versatile property with generous proportions, well-located and surrounded by greenery, an exciting opportunity for those seeking a tranquil home with character and plenty of storage throughout. Early registration of interest is advised.

Chain-free. Share of freehold.

EPC rating: D (68)

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 33 mins
  • The City 35 mins
  • London Bridge 38 mins
  • South Bank 38 mins
  • Canary Wharf 52 mins

Streatham Hill

0.7 mi / 15 mins walk

Route & info

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

Tulse Hill

1 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.

Herne Hill

1.2 mi / 22 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1.3 mi / 25 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1.4 mi / 27 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham South

1.4 mi / 28 mins walk

Route & info

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

West Norwood

1.5 mi / 30 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.

Clapham Common

1.5 mi / 30 mins walk

Route & info

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

Balham

1.7 mi / 32 mins walk

Route & info

ZONE 3. Southern services to Victoria, London Bridge, Milton Keynes, Epsom and Sutton.

West Dulwich

1.7 mi / 33 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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