Bushey Hill Road, Camberwell

£625,000

Glorious ground floor two double bedroom apartment with direct access to a large communal garden (this has secure gated side access as well). Long leasehold.

The striking detached building in which it rests - with its Art Deco style and pleasing symmetry - was conceived and intended for industrial use in the 1930s. But the neighbours were having absolutely none of that! It was instead neatly converted into just twelve notably well-laid-out flats.

The property is fully double-glazed and has been sensitively and thoughtfully refurbished, modernised and well-maintained by the current owners.

Closest stations? Peckham Rye Station is an 11 minute walk and Denmark Hill Station is yours in 12. Find excellent bus routes from Peckham Road at the foot of the street, and you have got permit-parking on-street.

There is a main front door (with secure entry) and communal areas are neat. In your own front door and at the end of the hall is a lobby area, with your kitchen first on your left. This is galley-style - with white modern units and wooden worktops, plus open shelf detail. A double-glazed door opens from here to the big shared garden; this was originally intended to be a loading area - so is particularly large! It is hosts a small allotment and greenhouse, plus a sizeable lawn. Both the garden and building are self-managed; all residents have a say in decisions around the building restoration and so forth.

Back inside and next door to the kitchen is a delightful double bedroom, of 13 feet by over 9 feet. It has pleasing (to-the-ceiling) fitted wardrobes and garden views.

Your bright (south-west facing window here) reception room is up next. This is a roomy 12 feet by nearly 14 feet, with picture rail detail (find this in your bedrooms too). You have lots of space to zone seating and dining areas, and a smart pale carpet to the floor.

Your windowed bathroom is up next. This is a smart modern white affair with an over-bath shower, under-basin storage, a heated towel radiator, and rich green walls.

Finally, find your principal bedroom. This is over 12 feet by over 11 feet and has a south-west facing orientation (as the reception).

Bushey Hill Road is a quiet, tree-lined residential ‘Lyndhurst toast-rack’ one which interestingly was once a 'show-street' which showcased types of homes you could custom-order.

You are close to Warwick, Lucas and Lettsom Gardens, and to Brunswick Park and South London Gallery. It is a great spot for enjoying the town centres of Camberwell and Peckham.

Local eating and drinking establishments and outlets of note include Theo's, Forza Win, Gladwell's, Little Cellars, TOAD bakery, The Camberwell Arms, Hermits Cave and The Crooked Well (SE5), and The Montpelier, Ganapati, Miss Tapas, The Begging Bowl, Levan, The General Store, The Coal Rooms and Mr Bao (SE15).

Of the warmer months, check out Frank’s and The Bussey Building’s rooftop bars, just off Peckham’s main high street: Rye Lane - where you will also find trendy Peckham Levels and Market Building (and don't miss Peckham Plex cinema).

Schools are great in this area! Local families like Lyndhurst and The Belham (Primaries) and The Villa (Nursery and Pre-Prep.).