Wickham Road

The apartment unfolds across the lower-ground floor of a wonderfully proportioned and light-filled Italianate villa. Its private entrance on Ashby Road opens to a generous hall painted in a beautiful terracotta hue. To the right of the entrance is a bathroom appointed with white tiling, black grouting and bathroom fittings in an Edwardian style; the shower sits to the rear.

A short run of stairs in the hall leads to two large cupboards on the left and right. This flows into the dining room, from which all rooms radiate. To the right is the galley-style kitchen with direct access to the garden. The kitchen contains a sensitive mixture of traditional materials and styles alongside mid-century detailing. Marble work surfaces and a large double Belfast sink sit alongside vibrant green cabinetry with mid-century hardware; contemporary appliances feature throughout.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the main bedroom, a generous space that receives plenty of light throughout the day, care of a large bay window. The second bedroom lies next to the reception room and can accommodate a double bed, although is currently configured as a nursery. It is decorated with beautiful wallpaper by GP & J Baker.

At the front of the plan is a well-proportioned reception room decorated in a subtle palette. Painted floorboards run underfoot and the space is replete with original cornicing and a modern wood-burning stove.

The garden extends over 30 ft to the rear and is a secluded space surrounded by original brick walls. It has been professionally landscaped and features beautiful mature beds filled with roses, vines and herbs. The central lawn and a reclaimed brick patio make the garden a highly versatile space, ideal for alfresco dining and sunbathing.

The apartment is a short walk from the brilliant cafés and restaurants of Brockley and St John’s. The Telegraph Hill Conservation Area lies a short distance to the west, a thriving London neighbourhood with a growing cultural profile. A short walk from St Johns, New Cross and Nunhead, with Deptford, Greenwich and Peckham slightly further afield, it is swiftly becoming one of the most fashionable parts of southeast London. The area surrounding Wickham Road has a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants including Good as Gold, Sparrow, Joyce and Marcella. There are plenty of green spaces nearby, including Nunhead Cemetery, Peckham Rye and Hilly Fields

There is a renowned farmers’ market every Saturday at Brockley Market, offering a wide range of organic produce, alongside food trucks and wine merchants. Deptford Market Yard, a recently launched collection of independent shops and restaurants set within and around Deptford’s refurbished railway arches, is nearby. Goldsmiths University is within walking distance, and will soon open the doors to its new gallery designed by Turner-prize-winning architects Assemble.

The house is a 10-minute walk from Brockley Station, which runs services to London Bridge in 12 minutes. Frequent Overground services also run from Brockley, for connections to Peckham, Shoreditch and Highbury & Islington. St John’s Station is an eight-minute walk away, with services running to London Bridge and Canon Street in eight minutes. Elverson Road station is a 15-minute walk away, with frequent DLR services that provide access to Canada Water in 12 minutes.