There’s something for everyone in Clapham and it draws an eclectic crowd. Clapham Common buzzes with activity and there’s a diverse mix of restaurants, shops, independent boutiques and nightlife, along with some wonderful architecture. The local schools are excellent and the transport options plentiful, with three London Underground (Northern Line) stations in close proximity and frequent London Overground trains from Clapham High Street station. It rarely feels overcrowded here, despite the abundance of things to do, and Clapham endures as one of the most desirable places to live in south London.
Clapham area guide
Santley Street, SW4
Features
- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Private garden with side access
- End of terrace Victorian maisonette with private entrance
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Over 1,100 square feet
- Equal distance to Brixton and Clapham High Streets
- Fantastic choice of amenities in every direction
- Victoria and Northern tube lines
- Share of freehold. Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are delighted to present to market this beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom end of terrace Victorian maisonette, offering over 1,100 square feet of wonderfully versatile accommodation across two floors, with a private entrance and secluded garden, occupying a particularly attractive corner position on Santley Street, ideally positioned between Clapham and Brixton with an array of amenities in every direction.
From the moment you step inside, the home has an inviting sense of warmth and character. The elegant reception room is a wonderful place to unwind, with high corniced ceilings, wooden floorboards, two sash windows with shutters and a handsome feature fireplace framed by fitted shelving and storage. It is a room that feels equally suited to quiet evenings and relaxed entertaining. The separate kitchen diner forms the sociable heart of the home, with a generous arrangement of cabinetry, glazed display cupboards, open shelving and plenty of space for a dining table. From here, doors open directly onto the garden, making summer lunches, drinks with friends and easy indoor-outdoor living particularly appealing.
The private rear garden is low maintenance and wonderfully secluded, enclosed by walls and accessed both from the kitchen and principal bedroom. Paved for ease of upkeep, it is softened by mature potted planting and furnished seating, with the additional benefit of side access, ideal for bikes, prams or hosting BBQs.
Back inside, the first bedroom is also on this level, is currently used as a stylish home office, with fitted wardrobes and an outlook towards the garden. A beautifully finished bathroom completes this floor, equipped with a rainfall shower and useful utility area.
Downstairs, the principal bedroom is a wonderfully calm retreat, with neutral décor, architectural glass block detailing, the luxury of a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite with bathtub and overhead rain shower. Patio doors open directly onto the garden, creating the perfect spot for a morning coffee or nightcap beneath the evening sky. The third and final bedroom is set to the rear, another soothingly neutral room with fitted wardrobes.
With its generous proportions, excellent separation between living and sleeping spaces, private entrance, garden and distinctive Victorian character, this is a home that combines period charm with a layout exceptionally well suited to modern life. The downstairs accommodation has also been waterproofed, adding further reassurance to this substantial and versatile home.
This quiet and neighbourly street is tucked away in a sought-after pocket forming part of the LTN, with the restaurants, bars and supermarkets of Acre Lane a short walk away. Within a ten-minute stroll is everything that Brixton has to offer, from music venues and the extremely popular Brixton Village to large brand shops and cracking transport links, first stop on the Victoria tube line. Vibrant and diverse Clapham High Street is a similar distance in the other direction, offering great nightlife, and the cafes and boutique shops within Abbeville Village, Venn Street, and Clapham Old Town are also all close by.
Purchasers will benefit from both the Victoria Line (Brixton tube station) and the Northern Line (Clapham North, Clapham Common, and Clapham South tube stations). This property also has the advantage of two wonderful green open spaces within walking distance: Clapham Common and Brockwell Park with its iconic 1930s Lido.
Share of freehold. Chain-free.
EPC rating: C (75)
Brixton
0.5 mi / 11 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Clapham North
0.5 mi / 11 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Brixton
0.6 mi / 12 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Clapham High Street
0.7 mi / 15 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.
Clapham Common
0.9 mi / 20 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Stockwell
1.1 mi / 23 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.
Loughborough Junction
1.1 mi / 24 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.
Wandsworth Road
1.2 mi / 26 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. Overground and Southeastern services to Clapham Junction, Highbury and Islington via Canada Water and sporadically to Victoria and Battersea Park.
Herne Hill
1.3 mi / 29 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Clapham South
1.6 mi / 36 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham area highlights
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