This cleverly conceived two-bedroom apartment is positioned on the second floor of a former Victorian residence on New Cross Road in south-east London. The apartment has been comprehensively redesigned by architect and designer Dominic Weil.

Weil has sought to retain and celebrate the building’s Victorian flourishes while developing a set of living spaces which offer the light, space and generosity that have come to define contemporary living. A raw aesthetic has been born of this outlook; Weil has exposed sections of plaster, wallpaper and brickwork, and used these textures and tones to influence the broader design. Cork tile and bespoke birch-ply carpentry have been introduced to best utilise the apartment’s space through the creation of ingenious storage solutions and seating arrangements.

Two bedrooms are positioned at the front of the apartment. Both have large sash windows, with secondary glazing, bespoke built-in wardrobes and exposed-brick skirting. The first bedroom has an original, marble Victorian fire place. The living room has bespoke bench seating running around its perimeter with incorporated storage space, power points and heating. Cork tiles have been hand-stained and run throughout the apartment.

The kitchen is positioned at the end of the hallway, down a short flight of stairs, and is configured as a galley; an arrangement accentuated by a pair of linear hobs. All units and doors are of birch-ply. Splashbacks are formed of white ceramic micro tiles. A bathroom is positioned off the hallway and employs bold colours against the same tiles. There is a bath, shower and further storage space.

The hallway itself has a ‘micro-cellar’ accessed by a hatch in the floor. This space drops down, offering a significant amount of additional storage space and is perfect for concealing bikes and luggage.

New Cross is a thriving area of south-east London with a growing cultural profile that has a number of independent restaurants, bars and cafes, and is home to Goldsmiths University specialising in art and design. It is fast becoming one of South London’s most fashionable areas.

Deptford Market is less than ten minutes’ walk away and has a thriving local market, joined in recent years by a new wave of establishments including Buster Mantis, a local bar renowned for its infamous Steam Down jazz nights; Winemakers Deptford, an exceptional natural wine bar and shop, serving outstanding European cooking from its small kitchen; Forest for all houseplant related needs and Marcella (sister restaurant to Artusi in Peckham) for excellent homemade pasta and seasonal Italian cuisine. Brockley Farmers’ Market is slightly further afield and takes place every Saturday, featuring a wide range of organic traders and food trucks.

New Cross station is two minutes on foot and runs London Overground services direct to Shoreditch, Dalston and Highbury and Islington. National Rail services run to London Bridge in ten minutes. New Cross Gate is ten minutes walk away and offers identical services city wide. Deptford, Deptford Bridge and St Johns stations are all within walking distance.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 112 years 
Service Charge: approx. £800 per annum
Ground Rent: approx £300 per annum

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.