"The façade presents an elegant, traditional profile that belies the contemporary treatment within"
Built at the turn of the 20th century by the Duchy of Cornwall, this beautiful three-bedroom house, with a private walled garden, sits on a quiet street in the heart of the Kennington Conservation Area. The house extends to over 1,150 sq ft internally and has been recently renovated by the current owner to an exacting standard.
Courtenay Street forms part of a group of pre-war houses conceived through a programme of town planning and regeneration by the Duchy Estate, drawing on the principles of Georgian and Victorian architecture. These quiet and coveted streets have a strong sense of community and are within walking distance of both the River Thames and the coffee shops and cafes that line Kennington Road.
The façade, constructed of London stock brick with classical details in red brick, presents an elegant, traditional profile that belies the contemporary treatment within. At the front of the ground-floor plan is a voluminous double living room lit by a duo of south-facing sash windows. The current owner has skilfully employed a nuanced neutral palette throughout, with white-washed original floorboards underfoot.
A hall leads to the kitchen at the rear with extensive under-stair storage on the right and a WC to the left. Contemporary interventions to a light and volume-enhancing design have been made throughout whilst maintaining much the original fabric of the building. The kitchen has been thoughtfully extended with glazing at the rear and skylights above that. As with the rest of the house, the kitchen has been finished to the highest of standards, with polished concrete floors underfoot and Miele appliances set into bespoke cabinetry.
The first floor contains three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, the latter with a large freestanding bath. The principal bedroom is flooded with south-facing light; windows throughout have been replaced with new double-glazed sashes. The rear bedroom, currently used as a home office, has a lovely glass door which leads down to the garden.
It is a short walk from Courtenay Street to Kennington Road, which has excellent local amenities. There is good coffee and cake to be had at Vanilla Black, Sally White and Urban Botanica and there is a local flower market. The nearby Duchy Arms and The Prince of Wales are loved by locals, while only a little further afield is the bastion of good pub cuisine, The Canton Arms. Bonnington Square, home to local deli and cafe Italo, is also within close reach.
The Kennington Triangle has undergone somewhat of an artistic rebirth in recent years. All within a short walk are; Newport Street Gallery, Cabinet, Gasworks, The Camera Club, The Tea House Theatre and The City & Guilds London School of Art. The manicured open spaces of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and Kennington Park are under 10 minutes’ walk away.
The nearest stations are Vauxhall for Victoria Line Underground trains and National Rail services towards Waterloo, and Oval and Kennington which are served by both branches of the Northern Line. It is a five-minute walk to the riverside, and there are good bus services into town from Kennington Road.
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. The Modern House 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.
