The house has a handsome double frontage, with an arched porch and decorative plasterwork columns. The entrance opens into a tiled hallway, which forms the primary passage on the ground floor. On the right side is a generously proportioned kitchen and dining area that spans the entire length of the house. A room defined by its textures, the kitchen has bespoke walnut units, an impressive matching central island, and exposed brickwork. An original bay window at the front of the house allows light to penetrate deep into the interior. Adjacent to the kitchen, a convenient and separate utility area adds practicality.
Next to the dining room, a formal drawing room is a charming space lined with natural silk wallpaper. A striking stone fireplace grounds the room. Oak floorboards run underfoot, concealing cleverly integrated lighting and radiators. At the rear of the house, an artist’s studio doubles as an office and has serene views of the private rear garden. There is also an original wooden fireplace surround and bespoke shelving.
The ground floor provides access to the private garden through a glazed rear door beneath the staircase and from the utility room. There is also a sizeable basement, which is accessed via a door beneath the stairs.
On the first floor, there is WC tucked away on the landing, accompanied by four large bedrooms. Two bedrooms at the front, overlooking the tranquil Bushey Hill Road, are similar sizes, and both have Edwardian fireplaces and original timber cupboards. The floors on this level are the same pale oak flooring found on the ground floor, complemented by original semi-arched windows. A generous family bathroom separates the front bedrooms. Tiled in slate interspersed with mirrors, it has a twin vanity, a bath, and a separate shower. Toward the rear, two additional bedrooms have pretty views of the quiet, leafy garden.
The second storey arguably stands as the most impressive space, taken up by two large bedrooms on either side of the staircase. The current owners have thoughtfully configured this floor as a home studio, ingeniously using glazed partitions to create a working environment illuminated by natural light, providing a peaceful retreat from the bustle of family life below. There is also storage space in the eaves of the roof, along with built-in wardrobes and shelving units. Three skylights enhance the bright and inspiring ambience with elevated views above the tree line of Camberwell in the distance. Between both bedrooms is a large bathroom; bathed in natural light is a large, freestanding tub beneath a skylight, there is also a shower, vanity and WC.
The Great Outdoors
The house has an enclosed private garden, perfect for alfresco dining during the warmer months. The tranquil space is enveloped by the sweet scent of fragrant jasmine, along with wisteria and pear trees. The ground has been thoughtfully laid out with a combination of gravel and paving.
Out and About
Bushey Hill Road is a quiet residential street which gently inclines above the neighbourhoods of Peckham and Camberwell. The
South London Gallery sits at the foot beside the campus of
UAL: Camberwell.
Peckham Rye is the nearest station, just a ten-minute walk away, running London Overground services to Shoreditch High Street and Dalston Junction in one direction and Clapham Junction in the other. Connections to the Jubilee Line can be reached at Canada Water (10 minutes) and the Northern Line at Clapham High Street (11 minutes). There are also services to London Bridge (seven minutes) and Blackfriars (11 minutes). Nearby Denmark Hill station has non-stop services to Victoria (nine minutes) and Elephant & Castle (seven minutes).
Council Tax Band: E