Holmewood Gardens, SW2

1 bedroom flat for sale
Share of Freehold

Asking price

£350,000

Sold price

£340,000

Features

  • One double bedroom
  • Victorian conversion
  • Leafy setting overlooking park
  • Sought-after neighbourly square
  • Local shops, cafes and pubs on the doorstep
  • Fifteen-minute walk to Brixton
  • Excellent variety of transport links
  • Amenities of Brixton, Streatham, Herne Hill and Clapham
  • Share of freehold
  • Chain-free

Property details

Keating Estates are proud to present to market a charming one double bedroom flat for sale, peacefully occupying the upper floor of one of the desirable Victorian townhouses on the highly sought-after Holmewood Gardens, the property is situated within a quiet residential pocket of Brixton Hill, overlooking a beautiful garden square and has easy access to central Brixton, Streatham and Clapham.

This fantastic property offers an appealing level of charming period character, the open plan reception room is a bright and welcoming heart of the home, filled with sunlight from dawn until early evening owing to East-facing Velux windows, and a West-facing dormer window.

Packed full of character from lofted ceilings, a windowed alcove and a beautiful chimney breast feature, creating comfortable space in which to lounge, dine and cook in the sleek and contemporary kitchen. Lovingly cared for by the current vendor, the kitchen includes a new oven and hob, a dishwasher, washing machine and under-counter fridge with freezer, providing all you need to cook up a tasty meal.

The bedroom is tucked away to offer a peaceful and private retreat, a comfortable double featuring integrated mirrored wardrobes whilst still offering proportions for additional storage options, plus a pretty sash window and cosy carpet.

Adjacent to the bedroom is a sizeable bathroom tiled in calming neutral tones and boasting both a newly fitted walk-in shower enclosure and separate bathtub, ideal for a soak in the bubbles under the large window which allows fresh air to breeze through the room, offering excellent ventilation.

Of further benefit within this beautiful home is the generous storage on offer. Not to be underestimated, there is access to eaves storage, in addition to a large cupboard in the welcoming hallway, perfect for storing away those essential but rarely used belongings.

The location is fantastic, situated on a friendly and neighbourly road, the local residents are brought together by the green open spaces of Holmewood Gardens directly outside, essentially a large garden to which you do not have to tend.

Leafy Holmewood Gardens has a designated area for dog exercise, children’s playground and open grass for communal events. The Neighbourhood Association has planted an orchard, and is actively involved in ensuring care of the area, plus organising many social events including summer parties, winter festivals, Hallowe’en activities. The gardens have twice played host to free concerts from Brixton Chamber Orchestra and the 606 Jazz club.

Nearby, there are both chain and independent shops, cafes, chemists, doctors and a gem of a pub, the Elm Park Tavern, just a five-minute walk away.

Everything that Brixton has to offer, is a fifteen-minute walk away, 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, with nine bus routes to whisk you to the tube within a few minutes, and on into the city. In the other direction, you have Streatham High Street and its multitude of restaurants and bars. Brockwell Park is a ten-minute stroll, with Tooting and Balham Common and Clapham Common also within walking distance. Having the South Circular on your doorstep and the option for on-street permit parking the location is perfect for those with a vehicle.

Overall a charming property with generous proportions, well-located and surrounded by greenery, an exciting opportunity for first time buyers and buy to let investors alike. Early registration of interest is advised.

Chain-free. Share of freehold.

EPC rating: D (60)

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 31 mins
  • South Bank 36 mins
  • The City 37 mins
  • London Bridge 37 mins
  • Canary Wharf 50 mins

Streatham Hill

0.8 mi / 17 mins walk

Route & info

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

Tulse Hill

1.1 mi / 20 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

1.2 mi / 23 mins walk

Route & info

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

Brixton

1.3 mi / 25 mins walk

Route & info

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

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 Common

1.5 mi / 29 mins walk

Route & info

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

Clapham North

1.5 mi / 28 mins walk

Route & info

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

West Norwood

1.6 mi / 32 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.

Balham

1.7 mi / 33 mins walk

Route & info

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

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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