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.
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Croxted Road, SE21
Features
- Four bedrooms
- End of terrace Victorian house
- Private garden
- Freehold
- Sought-after, neighbourly street
- Over 1,500 square feet of internal living space
- Brockwell Park a short stroll
- Sandwiched between Herne Hill and Dulwich Village
- Within catchment area for Ofsted outstanding schools
- Large loft space with potential to extend into (STPP)
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market a fantastic four-bedroom end-of-terrace Victorian house on Croxted Road, one of the most popular and friendly residential streets sandwiched between Herne Hill and Dulwich Village.
As you approach the property, the handsome Victorian façade sets a welcoming tone, offering instant kerb appeal with its classic brickwork and decorative detailing, featuring a well-maintained front garden and a pretty blue door. This well-appointed home offers a blend of character and practicality, complete with generous proportions and ample storage, including a demised cellar and a tranquil private garden.
Set back from the road with a walled front garden, the house opens into a welcoming hallway, offering a traditional Victorian layout that maximises both light and flow. To the front of the property is a bright and spacious reception room with sash windows, ornate cornicing, and a picture rail, perfect as a snug, playroom, or home office.
To the rear of the house is a second reception room with magnificent French doors and additional glazing providing stunning garden views. Brimming with period character, the room features a decorative fireplace and a beautiful ceiling rose, accentuated by pendant lighting that offers an intimate mood come evening. Striking the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, this reception room is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining, flowing conveniently into the garden and further enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The garden is a tranquil haven. With a large lawn, paved wraparound patio, and the potential to landscape further, it is an ideal oasis for alfresco dining, entertaining, or simply unwinding in the warmer months.
Between the two reception rooms is a generous kitchen/breakfast room, providing ample space for dining and day-to-day family life. It boasts shaker-style cabinetry and sleek worktops. The practical layout allows for efficient meal preparation, while a charming sash window overlooking the garden provides excellent natural light and ventilation. The utility room flows seamlessly from the kitchen, providing a practical space to keep laundry tucked away.
Upstairs, the first floor offers four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an additional separate W/C. The principal bedroom spans the full width of the house at the front, with numerous sash windows allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space. It offers a peaceful retreat with room for extensive wardrobes and additional furnishings.
The second and third bedrooms are both well-proportioned doubles, one overlooking the quiet rear garden with a feature fireplace, while the other benefits from excellent natural light and a serene outlook. The fourth bedroom is a practical single room, ideal as a nursery, study, or occasional guest room.
A stylish family bathroom is generously sized, featuring a bath and a separate shower cubicle.
An additional benefit to this house is the cellar, accessed from the ground floor. Currently used for storage, it ensures that the main living spaces remain uncluttered and maximised for daily enjoyment. It could also lend itself to future uses such as a utility area, wine store, or simply storing lesser used items. Precedent has been set on the street for those wishing to extend into the side return, and into the loft space, allowing scope to grow with the property in future.
Croxted Road is a desirable street within the catchment area for the Rosendale School. This particularly property is conveniently located a three-minute walk from the green open spaces of Brockwell Park with Dulwich Sports Ground, Belair Park and Dulwich Park just a few minutes further in the other direction. The pubs, cafes and amenities within the Village-esq Herne Hill are moments away, with Herne Hill station within a ten-minute stroll offering trains to Victoria, Blackfriars, and Wimbledon via Southern Rail and the Thames Link.
In the other direction, Dulwich Village is within easy walking reach in just fifteen minutes, boasting the up-market establishments for which it is famed. Further trains are on offer from North and West Dulwich stations, whisking you into London Bridge and Victoria respectively. Brixton, with the first stop on the Victoria Line, the lauded Brixton Village and a cracking nightlife is a short bus journey via frequent day and night buses, or an eighteen-minute walk across Brockwell Park, covering the wants and needs of the majority of purchasers.
Early registration of interest is advised.
Freehold.
EPC rating: D (63)
Herne Hill
0.5 mi / 10 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
West Dulwich
0.6 mi / 12 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
North Dulwich
0.9 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
Tulse Hill
1 mi / 23 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.
West Norwood
1.3 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 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.
Brixton
1.3 mi / 28 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Sydenham Hill
1.4 mi / 32 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern services between Victoria and Orpington, via Brixton and Herne Hill.
Loughborough Junction
1.5 mi / 31 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.
Brixton
1.5 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
East Dulwich
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to London Bridge via Peckham Rye, West Croydon and Beckenham Junction via Crystal Palace.
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