Mary Datchelor House, Camberwell Grove, Camberwell

£615,000

Bright and beautiful two bed two bath raised ground floor apartment with a lease with over 980 years remaining, high ceilings, and a sunny orientation, within The Mary Datchelor School development (architects Rolfe Judd for St. George, 2010).

Enjoy a pleasingly-leafy and quiet location within the bounds of Camberwell Grove Conservation Area, moments from central Camberwell. Walk just eight minutes to Denmark Hill Station.

Attractive Victorian former school buildings have been sensitively restored and converted to a very high standard. You will enjoy high-end fixtures and fittings, double-glazing, and impressive attention to detail throughout, including an inbuilt sound system and underfloor heating. You also have good storage, well-maintained communal gardens/private grounds, onsite porter, and secure underground parking for one car (there is bike storage as well, you access the garage from Grove Lane).

Entering into the main hall through the main entrance/huge original wooden doors feels a real event; you get to do that every day! In your own front door, a sizeable hall is a pleasing welcome, with a tall built-in plumbed laundry/cleaning closet to your left. Turn right from the hall for the property's principal bedroom, complete with a dedicated fitted-out dressing area, and a sleek en suite shower room. Next door is your second bedroom, of over 12 feet by over 8 feet, with a pair of fitted wardrobes.

A modern internal bathroom is further accessed from the hall. This has been recently redecorated (along with a new shower-head and mixer tap). Then you open to a light, large and lovely reception room which runs 23 feet. Easily zoned for seating and dining. There is extensive custom-made storage and shelving to the whole rear wall.

Your spacious kitchen rests off the natural dining space. This has timeless fitted wall and base units, high-end integrated appliances and induction hob. It also features a newly installed dishwasher and an insinkerator.

Boasting gorgeous architecture, Camberwell Grove (the very worthy star of a charming episode of the BBC series ‘The Secret History of Our Streets’, 2016) follows the line of a grove of mesmerising mature plane trees which once led from a Tudor manor house which afforded an excellent view of the City of London (just three miles to the north).

Denmark Hill Station is a short walk for Fare Zone 2 regular plus Windrush line services. Camberwell Church Street is also a few minutes away, for excellent day and night bus routes.

Lyndhurst and Dog Kennel Hill primaries (3-11) are close, as is The Villa Nursery and Pre-Prep. School (on Lyndhurst Grove).

Gladwell’s is local for luxury groceries. TOAD bakery is a short walk, too. A large Sainsbury’s store is located on Dog Kennel Hill, or nip to one of the M&S Food Hall on Grove Vale or Lordship Lane. Central Camberwell has loads of great spots to eat and drink; some of our favourites are Lala Books (cafe plus books), The Kerfield Arms (Michelin-starred!), The Camberwell Arms, Hermits Cave, Little Cellars, Veraison Wines, Nandine and Theo’s.

Zen Yoga Studio is close and also Butterfly Tennis Club. Camberwell’s leisure centre is nearby as well, in a grand Victorian setting.

South London is positively laden with green space. Some local bits we like include Lettsom Gardens, St. Giles Churchyard, Brunswick Park, Myatt’s Fields Park, Ruskin Park and Lucas Gardens. Brockwell Park, Peckham Rye Park & Common, Burgess Park and even Dulwich and Greenwich Parks are all also easily reached.

For more restaurants and social options, Peckham (Ganapati is our top recommendation here), Brixton, Herne Hill and East Dulwich are all SE5’s neighbouring towns with lots of independent offerings, plus markets, pop-ups and the like.

Tenure: Leasehold (approx. 982 years remaining)
Service charge: £6,500 per annum
Ground rent: £300 per annum
Council tax band: D
Borough: Southwark