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
Branksome Road, SW2
Features
- Two bedrooms
- Victorian conversion
- Split-level apartment
- Over 630 square feet of internal living space
- Bright and airy atmosphere throughout
- Demised loft Access to the Northern and Victoria tube lines
- Local amenities and eateries on the doorstep
- Equidistant to Clapham and Brixton
- Northern and Victoria Lines, Overground and Trains
- Chain-free
Property details
Keating Estates are delighted to present to market this two bedroom split-level apartment set within a Victorian terrace property on Branksome Road, an attractive residential street between Clapham and Brixton, with local amenities and eateries on the doorstep.
Arranged over the first and second floors, this well-proportioned home offers a thoughtfully arranged layout, with the accommodation naturally divided between a generous open-plan living space below and two bedrooms upstairs. An internal staircase from the welcoming entrance leads to the first floor, where the heart of the home is found in the impressive open-plan reception, dining and kitchen space.
Bright and airy throughout, the reception and dining area spans the width of the property and benefits from two large sash windows, which flood the room with natural light and create an inviting setting for both relaxing and entertaining. There is ample space for comfortable sofas and a dining table, while the open-plan arrangement allows the kitchen to remain connected to the social heart of the home without compromising on the sense of space.
The kitchen is positioned to one side and is fitted with an L-shaped run of crisp white cabinetry, complemented by a contrasting dark worktop and white subway-tile splashback. Integrated white goods are neatly incorporated, while a further sash window above the sink provides a pleasant leafy outlook and additional natural light. The combination of clean, contemporary cabinetry and period-style sash windows works particularly well within the Victorian setting.
Continuing upstairs, the two bedrooms are well separated from the main living accommodation below, creating a peaceful and private sleeping environment. The principal bedroom is positioned at the front of the property and, like the reception room beneath it, spans the width of the house. Two windows provide an abundance of natural light, while useful built-in wardrobe storage offers plenty of space for clothing and personal belongings.
The second bedroom is positioned towards the rear of the property and provides a versatile additional room, equally suited to use as a child's bedroom, guest room or home office depending on the needs of the next owner.
A family bathroom sits conveniently between the two bedrooms and is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, providing a practical and well-positioned bathroom arrangement for both residents and guests.
There is also the added benefit of a loft, providing valuable additional storage space for lesser-used items and helping to keep the main accommodation neat and tidy.
Branksome Road is ideally positioned between Brixton and Clapham, with a wealth of amenities available within easy reach. Large supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's are just around the corner, while Acre Lane sits at the end of the street and has gained huge popularity in recent years. Purchasers will find neighbourhood favourites such as Knife and the Hope & Anchor close by, while the Instagram-favourite Aries Bakehouse is also just moments away.
All that fun and vibrant central Brixton has to offer is approximately a ten-minute stroll down the road, from renowned music venues and the ever-popular Brixton Village to POP Brixton, The Ritzy Cinema and The Upstairs Private Members Club. Brixton station, the southern terminus of the Victoria Line, provides particularly straightforward access into central London and beyond, with additional train services available.
In the opposite direction, Clapham High Street offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife, alongside Northern Line and Overground transport links. The more upmarket establishments of Abbeville Village and Clapham Old Town are also within a short stroll, while Clapham Common and Brockwell Park provide superb green open spaces for recreation and relaxation.
Chain-free.
EPC rating: C (70)
Brixton
0.6 mi / 13 mins walk
Route & infoVictoria Line services every three mins (approx) to Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central.
Clapham North
0.7 mi / 14 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Brixton
0.7 mi / 15 mins walk
Route & info4 trains direct to Victoria per hour and 4 to Orpington via Herne Hill
Clapham Common
0.8 mi / 18 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2, Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
Clapham High Street
0.8 mi / 17 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.
Stockwell
1.2 mi / 25 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
1.2 mi / 27 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.
Herne Hill
1.2 mi / 27 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2. First Capital Connect services to Victoria, Blackfriars and Wimbledon.
Wandsworth Road
1.3 mi / 27 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.
Clapham South
1.4 mi / 31 mins walk
Route & infoZONE 2 (and 3), Northern Line underground station with trains north via Bank or Charing Cross every five minutes (approx)
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