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.
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Barnwell Road, SW2
Features
- Two double bedrooms
- Victorian conversion
- Beautifully presented
- Underfloor heating throughout
- Bright and airy
- Sought-after location in between Brixton and Herne Hill
- Close to Brockwell Park
- Local amenities in moments
- Twelve minute walk to Brixton tube station
- Victoria Line, Thameslink and Overground
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present this beautifully finished two double bedroom flat, located on the first floor of a characterful period conversion on Barnwell Road, a peaceful residential street in the heart of Brixton. Positioned within a distinctive building, its unique internal layout provides well-utilised living space and is beautifully proportioned to combine contemporary style with period charm. The elevated setting over the first floor, combined with multiple sash windows, promotes a bright ambience throughout.
Forming the heart of the home, a spacious open-plan reception room is located at the front of the property. With generous proportions, high ceilings and large sash windows drawing in natural light, this space is ideal for both relaxation and entertaining, with enough room for a full-sized dining table. Bold navy walls and neutral flooring combine to create a welcoming atmosphere. On the opposite side of the substantial reception room is the fully fitted modern kitchen, featuring sleek white cabinetry and integrated appliances. Its layout promotes a social and practical lifestyle, with space for dining and comfortable seating, perfect for unwinding or hosting.
Both bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles of similar measurements, with built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom is a serene retreat, its angular layout provides a characterful and unique setting, ideal for creating a peaceful sleep sanctuary. The second bedroom, across the hall, is beautifully styled and enhanced by a large window that fills the space with natural light. Soft neutral walls are complemented by warm flooring and striking full-height slatted timber wardrobe doors, providing ample built-in storage with a modern edge. This room could also serve as an excellent guest room, home office, or nursery, depending on the purchaser’s requirements.
The family bathroom, conveniently located between the two bedrooms and off the hallway, is smartly presented with a clean, contemporary finish. It includes a full-sized bathtub with an overhead shower.
Additional highlights of this delightful flat include the comfort and luxury of underfloor heating, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the year.
Barnwell Road is a sought-after residential street that runs adjacent to the incredibly popular Poets’ Corner, a highly desirable pocket of roads between Herne Hill and Brixton (approximately an eight-minute walk to both). London Bridge is accessible in twenty-eight minutes, Canary Wharf in thirty-nine minutes, and Victoria within twenty minutes, door to door. The celebrated Herne Hill establishments are close by, and the restaurants and shops within the lauded Brixton Village, the amenities of the high street, and Brixton Station are all within reach. The green, open spaces of Brockwell Park are also at the end of the road, along with its fantastic 1930s lido.
With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants, and Brixton Village all on your doorstep, there is something to cater to all potential purchasers. In short, a characterful Victorian terrace house on a popular street in a sought-after area, only a stone's throw from Brixton and Herne Hill town centres, yet far enough away to retain a peaceful, neighbourhood feel.
A stylish and well-located home with a bright and modern aesthetic, this fantastic apartment is a superb option for anyone seeking contemporary living in a desirable area.
Brixton
0.5 mi / 10 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Brixton
0.6 mi / 12 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Herne Hill
0.6 mi / 13 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Loughborough Junction
0.8 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoTrains 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.
North Dulwich
1.3 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Stockwell
1.3 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
Clapham North
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Tulse Hill
1.5 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
Clapham High Street
1.5 mi / 33 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 Overground line between Highbury and Islington and Clapham Junction with trains every 5 minutes (approx). Limited service of Southeastern trains to Victoria too.
Denmark Hill
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
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