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
Elm Park, SW2
Features
- Three double bedrooms
- South-West facing courtyard gardens
- Double-fronted Victorian house
- Two bathrooms
- Local parade of shops and cafes moments away
- Short walk to Brockwell Park and central Brixton
- Village-esque Herne Hill a pleasant stroll through the park
- Victoria Line, Overground, Trains and regular buses
- Freehold. Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are proud to present to market an attractive three double bedroom Victorian house, complete with two bathrooms, a private South-West facing courtyard garden and cellar, set within an attractive double-fronted period property on the highly desirable Elm Park. Nestled quietly off Brixton Hill, this peaceful residential road offers the ideal balance of calm and convenience, with over 1,300 square feet of internal living space and the very best of Brixton, Brockwell Park and Herne Hill all within easy reach.
The ground floor is wonderfully generous, with two impressive dual-aspect rooms arranged across either side of the house. To the front, the beautiful reception room is a particularly inviting space, running the full length of the property and filled with period character. An arched sash bay window provides an attractive focal point to the front, while French doors at the rear open directly onto the courtyard garden. A handsome fireplace sits centrally between fitted shelving and useful storage, complemented by high ceilings, elegant cornicing, picture rails and soothing neutral-toned décor. New carpets have been fitted throughout, adding to the fresh and immediately welcoming feel.
Opposite, the impressive kitchen diner provides a superb family and entertaining space. The generously proportioned dining area comfortably accommodates a large table and benefits from another characterful fireplace, fitted cabinetry and a wide opening through to the kitchen. The kitchen itself is particularly well suited to a keen home cook, with a run of shaker-style cabinetry, generous worktop space, shelving and a large window overlooking the garden. A butler sink and open shelving add country charm while the tiled flooring provides a practical finish. A useful utility room sits alongside the kitchen, with access to the garden, and the cellar provides excellent additional storage.
The South-West facing courtyard garden is low-maintenance and wonderfully private, offering a peaceful extension of the living space. With multiple seating areas, there is ample opportunity for al-fresco dining, entertaining friends or simply settling down with the Sunday papers.
Arranged over the upper floors are three genuinely spacious double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is an exceptional room, measuring over five metres in length and currently arranged as an exuberant and characterful home office. Lined on both sides with extensive fitted bookcases and cabinetry, the room retains a wealth of period charm, including a beautiful fireplace and a generous bay window overlooking the street. It is an exceptionally versatile space which could equally accommodate a substantial bedroom suite, dressing area or a combination of sleeping and working space. The second bedroom is another generous double, with two sash windows, fitted wardrobes and high corniced ceilings. Its calm, neutral decoration creates a restful atmosphere, while the proportions leave plenty of space for further furnishings. The third bedroom remains a genuine double and is an equally versatile room, featuring its own attractive fireplace and plenty of space for wardrobes, a dresser or a desk if required.
Two traditionally styled bathrooms are conveniently positioned across the upper landings. One features a bathtub with an overhead shower, while the other is fitted with a dedicated shower, providing excellent flexibility for a family home.
All in all, this is an unusually spacious and characterful Victorian house, offering impressive proportions, excellent storage and a versatile layout, while already benefiting from new carpets and a wonderfully homely atmosphere. It is a property that feels immediately comfortable and ready to enjoy, whilst offering plenty of scope for its next owners to gradually stamp their own mark upon it.
Elm Park is renowned for its strong sense of community, with an active neighbourhood spirit, regular events and a yearly street party. The road benefits from recent council investment, with improved pavements, planting and a new one-way system creating a peaceful, low-traffic environment. A post office, corner shop and much-loved local pub sit at the end of the road, enhancing the village-like feel.
Purchasers also have the popular establishments on Brixton Hill within touching distance, including F Mondays, Stir Coffee, Pizza Brixton and the ever-popular White Horse Pub, as well as a 24-hour gym within a six-minute walk. This stylish house is perfect for anyone who wants to be close to the action whilst retaining a genuine sense of calm.
Situated around a fourteen-minute stroll from the culinary and nightlife mecca of Brixton and just nine minutes from the green open spaces of Brockwell Park, the location offers the best of South London living. A further ten-minute walk through the park brings you to the village atmosphere of Herne Hill, home to independent cafés, pubs, shops, a popular weekend market and Thameslink and Southeastern services. Lime bike stations are just a couple of minutes away, whilst Brixton Underground station on the Victoria Line is a short walk downhill. Frequent buses along Brixton Hill provide quick connections to the station and into Central London throughout the day and night.
For families, the area is exceptionally well served by a range of Ofsted Outstanding primary schools and excellent nurseries within walking distance.
Freehold. Chain-free.
EPC rating: E (43)
Herne Hill
0.9 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Brixton
1 mi / 21 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
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.
Brixton
1.1 mi / 23 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Streatham Hill
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Crystal Palace and Sutton.
Clapham Common
1.4 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham North
1.4 mi / 30 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Loughborough Junction
1.6 mi / 34 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.
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 High Street
1.6 mi / 34 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.
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