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
Craster Road, SW2
Features
- One double bedroom
- Victorian conversion
- High ceilings
- Recently redecorated
- Exciting opportunity to add your own decorative touches
- Local tavern, post office, shop and record store
- Brockwell Park a short stroll away
- Walking distance to Brixton and Herne Hill
- Access to the Victoria Line, Thameslink and Overground
Property details
Keating Estates are delighted to present to market a charming one double bedroom ground floor apartment, set within an attractive Victorian conversion on Craster Road, a peaceful residential street moments from a parade of shops with a tavern, post-office, record store and local shop.
The property has been recently redecorated in February 2026, creating a fresh and neutral blank canvas ready for a purchaser to add their own decorative touches. Positioned to the front of the home, the bay-fronted reception room is a bright and welcoming space with high ceilings, fitted shelving and plantation shutters across the lower half of the windows, allowing for privacy without compromising the flow of natural light. Adjacent to the reception room, the separate kitchen is visually connected via two charming internal windows, maintaining a sociable feel while keeping the spaces distinct. The kitchen wraps around efficiently with shaker-style cabinetry, offering ample storage and preparation space.
Nestled quietly to the rear, the double bedroom enjoys leafy views and a peaceful atmosphere. Finished with high ceilings and warmly toned engineered wood flooring, the room offers space for a wardrobe and fitted storage flanking the chimney breast. Wood-framed double glazing has been installed in both the bedroom and reception, providing excellent insulation and a tranquil environment. The bathroom sits conveniently off the hallway and is finished in neutral tones with large tiles, fitted storage and a bathtub with overhead shower.
Further benefits include a boiler serviced annually by British Gas, wiring for both Virgin Media and Community Fibre broadband, and the possibility to obtain a resident’s parking permit for the street.
Caster Road enjoys a lovely quiet setting, with this part of the road being particularly peaceful with minimal flow of traffic and a neighbourly feel. A small parade of local shops and a welcoming neighbourhood pub- the Elm Park Tavern- are just around the corner. Purchasers also have the popular establishments on Brixton Hill within a short stroll, including F Mondays, Stir Coffee, Pizza Brixton and the ever-popular White Horse Pub. This location is great for anyone who wants to be close to the action yet wants to retain a sense of calm with a nice pub, a post office, a local shop and a record store. Situated a twenty-minute stroll to the culinary and nightlife mecca of Brixton, and ten minutes to the green open spaces of Brockwell Park with its iconic 1930’s Lido and unrivalled sports facilities. A fifteen-minute walk across the park brings you to Herne Hill station and the many pubs, cafes and restaurants of Herne Hill.
The first stop on the Victoria Line at Brixton tube station is a short stroll down the hill and multiple day and night buses run up and down Brixton Hill, whisking you down to the tube within a few minutes and through into central London. Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill stations are also a twenty-minute walk, or swift ride on regular buses, with trains into Clapham Junction, Victoria and London Bridge. The buses offer a great alternative to the tube and train stations for commuters into central London, with buses coming and going every other minute. With Brockwell Park, Herne Hill’s pubs and restaurants and Brixton Village all nearby, there really is something to cater for everyone.
EPC rating: D (68)
Herne Hill
0.9 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Tulse Hill
0.9 mi / 21 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.
Streatham Hill
1.1 mi / 25 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 24 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Brixton
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
West Norwood
1.5 mi / 34 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.
West Dulwich
1.6 mi / 35 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 3. Southeastern service to London Victoria and Orpington.
Clapham Common
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham South
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham North
1.6 mi / 34 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
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