Brixton Water Lane, SW2

Keating Estates are proud to present to market this exciting opportunity to purchase a versatile five-bedroom house with two bathrooms, three reception rooms and a South-facing private garden. Packed full of potential this imposing semi-detached Victorian house is set on Brixton Water Lane, nestled between the amenities of Herne Hill and Brixton, with an entrance to Brockwell Park just along the street.

This characterful property is a substantial family home, owned by the family for around eighty years. With over 2,100 square feet of internal space and the ability to extend further (STPP), the home has an abundance of selling points and a versatile layout, ready for the new purchaser to stamp their own mark, highlighting the features and bringing this fantastic house back to life, creating a home that completely reflects your personal taste.

The raised ground floor of this period property comprises a grand reception room with a sash bay window and ornately corniced high ceilings, an adjoining second reception come dining room sits to the rear. Also boasting original cornicing this fantastic dining room features sliding doors out to the terrace, setting the scene for leisurely brunches on the terrace or dining around the table whilst letting the summer air breeze through the room. Also set to the rear, the kitchen is accessed from the mezzanine landing, which leads downstairs to the second reception. An expansive space ideal for entertaining, this double reception room spans the majority of the raised ground floor, with original floorboards sweeping from the bay window at the front through to sliding doors to the garden at the rear. A handy bathroom and two understairs storage cupboards also lead off this space.

The private garden is south-facing, featuring a wealth of mature shrubs within a perimeter border and a patio area to the rear ideal for basking in the sunshine. Steps lead from the garden to the terrace, and this leafy spot also benefits from side access, ideal for those with bikes or prams, or indeed hosting garden parties.

To the first floor sit two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom is particularly large, spanning the width of the home and boasting a kitchenette which could be transformed into an en-suite. The other double bedroom on this floor is set to the rear overlooking the garden below. A family bathroom completes this floor, with a separate WC perfect for busy morning routines, yet easily configures back into one bathroom. Peacefully residing on the second floor is a further three bedrooms.

All in all, a vast family home with superb potential and a great garden. The location is extremely convenient, Brixton Water Lane is nestled between the amenities of Brixton and Herne Hill with the fantastic benefit of an entrance to Brockwell Park moments away on the same road. The beautiful greenery of this award-winning park will not disappoint, along with its iconic 1930s Lido, excellent sports facilities, popular café and more. There is a large supermarket, and various local heroes such as Brockwell Blend, The Hootenanny, Maremma and Naughty Piglets right on your doorstep. It is also located a ten-minute walk to central Brixton with the excellent transport links on offer at the tube and overground station, in addition to the wide variety of hotspots and eateries which vibrant Brixton is famous for. The amenities in leafy and village-esque Herne Hill are also a pleasant ten-minute stroll through Brockwell Park, including the Thameslink train connections, and the property will appeal to purchasers considering moving to both of these in-demand areas.

Freehold and Chain-free.