Positioned on the top floor of Gilesmead, an excellent mid-century block in Camberwell, is this two-bedroom apartment with private roof terrace.

Built in the 1970s, Gilesmead is one of a handful of mid-century apartment blocks in Camberwell, built by the LCC and the GLA Architects’ Departments. Distinctive architectural features include jutting brick protrusions, folded brick staircases, top-floor balconies and beautiful communal gardens.

The apartment is positioned on the top floor of the block, a brick building configured around private gardens, tucked behind the cafes and restaurants of Camberwell Church Street.

Access is gained on the second floor where a staircase leads up to the third floor accommodation. Two bedrooms are positioned to one side of the staircase; the larger of the two has built-in wardrobes with birch-ply fronts, elegant black floorboards underfoot and tree-top views. A family bathroom is positioned along the hall.

A contemporary kitchen has been fitted in recent years, with laminated birch-ply tops, an integrated induction hob and, in a playful allusion to mid-century aesthetics, blue linoleum flooring. Three panes of wire mesh glass allow natural light to flow through the kitchen deep into the plan.

The heart of the home is a large living room with floorboards underfoot and south-facing floor-to-ceiling glazing, opening out directly onto the roof terrace. In the warmer months this area acts as an extension of the plan and is perfect for dining outside with views over the tree-tops and neighbouring houses below.

The apartment comes with access to the building’s secure bike shed and unallocated off-street parking.

Camberwell is an exciting neighbourhood, kept young at heart by the presence of Camberwell College of Art. The area has traditionally been home to lots of creatives; the studios of Anish Kapoor, recently designed by Caseyfiero Architects, and Raqib Shaw are both nearby and The South London Gallery, designed by 6A Architects is a short walk away.

An excellent selection of independent restaurants, cafes and delis are all within walking distance of the apartment, including The Daily Goods coffee shop, Theo’s Pizza, the esteemed Silk Road restaurant and The Camberwell Arms pub.

Denmark Hill station is a ten-minute walk and runs London Overground services to Shoreditch (25 minutes) and Clapham Junction (14 minutes). There are also Overground services to Clapham High Street (4 minutes), for connections to the Northern Line, and Canada Water for connections to the Jubilee Line. There are numerous buses  from Camberwell to both Oval and Elephant and Castle, providing links to the City and Central London.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 94 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £2,800 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band:B

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.