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Wooler Street

A palette of bright, jewel-toned paint shades gesture towards the house's Edwardian origins

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This pretty three-bedroom maisonette sits on tree-lined Wooler Street in Walworth, close to Elephant and Castle. Spanning some 976 sq ft internally, the interiors have been sensitively renovated to include a DeVol kitchen and new dormer space. Restored features such as egg and dart cornicing, picture rails and sash windows have been carefully stripped back to their turn-of-the-century origins. Although peaceful, Wooler Street is conveniently placed to reach the buzz of central London, with Elephant and Castle Station just a 15-minute walk away.

Setting the Scene

Walworth is believed to come from the Old English for ‘British farm’, which testifies to its early agricultural history. It appears in the Domesday Book as Waleorde, where it is listed as having one church and eight acres of meadows. As with neighbouring Elephant and Castle, it has a diverse architectural range that includes St Peter’s Church, designed by Sir John Soane, the Grade II-listed Manor Place Baths, and the Pullens Buildings.

Wooler Street is roughly halfway between Elephant and Castle Station and the beautiful green spaces of Burgess Park. The street is lined by picture-pretty terraced houses, their Edwardian façades defined by varied shades of red brick and stucco-dressed sash windows. The house’s early history is tangible inside too, with original features looked after and enhanced by a refined, sympathetic decorative scheme. For more information, see the History section.

The Grand Tour

The home is accessed via a private entrance hall painted in Farrow and Ball‘s ‘Manor House Grey’. Stairs ascend to the first floor, and a double-height hallway, which is flooded with natural light from two skylights above.

At the front of the plan is home to a light-filled living space. Finished in a ‘Stone Blue’ by Farrow and Ball, the room has bespoke bookshelves, working shutters and engineered oak flooring. A burnished cast-iron fireplace provides a focal point to the room. Adjacent is a study, or third bedroom, with built-in shelving and a large sash window that overlooks charming Wooler Street.

At the rear of the plan is a light-filled kitchen-diner. Handmade cabinetry is by DeVol and is formed of hardwood topped with Silestone Lagoon. Clever design elements have been implemented here, like a cupboard pantry, open shelving and a bespoke unit in an original fire space. A splashback of Moroccan Zellige tiles gives shape and dimension to the space, while blue units contrast with crisp, white walls. There is a farmhouse sink by Villeroy and Boch, with solid brass taps by Perrin and Rowe.

From the kitchen is a family bathroom with a balcony beyond. The bathroom is partially lined with handmade glazed tiles in ‘Penguin White’ from an artisan factory based in Portugal. Contrasting terrazzo-style porcelain tiles sit opposite and line the floor. A steel enamel bath by Bette has a shower overhead, with unlacquered solid brass fixtures by Aston Matthews of Islington, while sleek fixtures such as a cast resin sink has been supplied by Lusso Stone.

A large bedroom painted in a wonderful ‘Babouche’ yellow completes the first floor. With leafy views over quiet neighbouring gardens, the space is currently used as a children’s bedroom and has original bespoke cabinetry. A cast iron fireplace has reclaimed Spanish hearth tiles from Bert and May.

The eaves rooms on the top floor have been converted into a primary bedroom and separate walk-in cupboard, with glazed bespoke door made from reclaimed Victorian pine. Finished in a soothing palette of neutral tones by Farrow and Ball, the space has stripped pitch pine floorboards and is bathed in natural light from a dormer window and skylights.

The Great Outdoors

A rear balcony extends from the first-floor family bathroom. Enclosed by a wrought iron fence, it has space for potted plants and a table and chairs to sit and admire the expansive canopies of nearby trees.

Out and About

Wooler Street is ideally located for both peaceful green spaces and the many urban delights of south-east London. The wonderful Burgess Park is less than 10 minutes away and provides the perfect haven from which to escape the city. The neighbourhood hub of Walworth Road abounds with a vast array of cafés and shops, as well as the essentials – pharmacies, hairdressers and supermarkets. Saint Louie café is a short walk away, while Diogenes the Dog sits just an eight-minute walk from the maisonette and supplies delightful wines and small plates – they are also open for brunch. Slightly further afield, but reachable within 30 minutes on foot, lie the fabled culinary wonders of Bermondsey Street with favourites including Jose’s, a divine Tapas spot and Flour and Grape for fresh pasta.

The closest station, Elephant and Castle, is serviced by the Northern and Bakerloo lines and provides quick access to central London and beyond. The area also benefits from several bus routes travelling in all directions.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 958 years remaining
Service Charge: n/a
Ground Rent: n/a
Council Tax Band: C

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Inigo has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

History

The construction of Westminster Bridge in 1751 and improvements to London Bridge brought a significant increase in foot traffic to the Southbank. As a result, people flocked to the area in search of more affordable housing options. Around 1765, the name “Elephant and Castle” emerged, paying homage to a pub at a significant crossroad near the end of Westminster Bridge.

As a result, Elephant and Castle and its surrounding areas became a fashionable Georgian commuter suburb during the 18th century. By the end of the 19th century, the area and its architecture were increasingly diverse, with dwellings taking various forms: large detached villas sat alongside modest almshouses and traditional terraces. In 1855, Elephant and Castle officially became a part of the metropolitan London area; by the end of the century, a thriving entertainment district with theatres and, later, cinemas earned it the sobriquet the ‘Piccadilly of the South’.