Please note that both houses are now under offer.

Restored period features and a contemporary palette of materials meet in equal measure to create two exemplary Victorian houses positioned on the corner of Deptford Park. Occupying a secluded and peaceful spot, this handsome building was formerly owned by Thomas Keylock, the architect of the adjoining square. Originally one house, Roberts and Treguer have carefully split the building to form two lighted-filled family homes. Unfolding across four floors, each house has three double bedrooms, while the living areas have been carefully reconfigured to create a set of expansive, versatile spaces that elegantly respond to the original bones of the building.

The Architect

Roberts and Treguer is a London-based architectural practice known for transforming urban sites into beautiful and sustainable buildings. Their team of architects, planners, engineers, and Passivhaus designers focuses on creating spaces for living, dining, and accommodation.

The practice has an impressive portfolio of both residential and commercial projects, notably The Culpeper Family Hospitality Group. In collaboration with Urban Organic, the group has recently created an urban farm with a Dutch-style greenhouse, which sits just behind the mews on Scawen Road. Produce grown onsite will be delivered to the chefs at The Buxton, The Culpeper and The Duke of Cambridge.

The Tour

Enclosed by impressive London plane trees, Deptford Park sits in the centre of a handsome park square, characterised by neat rows of Victorian terraces. Slightly offset from the main thoroughfare, this wonderful pair of houses bear all the hallmarks of the period, with its carefully restored stock brick façade punctuated by a generous bay and sash windows, the frames of which have been painted an inviting cornflower blue.

In each house, the entrance opens directly onto a spacious living area, reinstated with intricate cornicing and ceiling roses, paying homage to the period’s architectural details. Exposed staircases add a sense of volume to these rooms, filled with natural light care of the dual-aspect layout and large sash windows. The walls have been painted a soft pink, adding a sense of calm and serenity to the overall palette. Oak parquet flooring, laid in a herringbone formation, adds a modern touch and a sense of flow to the ground and lower-ground floors.

This sense of fluidity continues into the open-plan kitchen and dining room, which unfold across the entirety of the ground floor. The kitchen cabinetry has been sprayed a deep royal blue, topped with contrasting black-veined quartz work surfaces and finished with chrome accents. All appliances are by Neff and include a dishwasher, washing machine, double ovens and an induction hob. There is also an additional room on this floor intended as an office, but could easily be used as a bedroom, given the adjacent shower room. It is clad in cornflower blue tongue and groove panelling, adding a dash of texture to the overall design.

Each house has three generously sized bedrooms on the upper floors, all with newly laid carpet and sash windows overlooking private mews. They both have a large bathroom, predominantly executed in iridescent oblong tiles, which neatly complement the unexpected pop of turquoise grouting; plenty of storage is set underneath the floating sink. A well-proportioned main bedroom crowns the top of both houses and has an en suite shower room, mirroring the design of the bathrooms below.

Each house has access to a bike and bin store within the communal grounds.

Outdoor Space

A courtyard garden sits on the lower ground floor of the rear house, paved with stone and enclosed with restored London stock brick. This house also has a spacious paved terrace, which catches direct sunlight during the afternoon and evening due to its west-facing orientation. Each house also has a front garden, meticulously landscaped with a broad variety of evergreen plants and perennials for additional shade and privacy.

The Area 

Scawen Road borders leafy Deptford Park and is a 15-minute walk from the heart of Deptford through Folkestone Gardens, where there is a café, pond and skatepark.

Deptford is a thriving area of London with a growing cultural profile. It is now recognised as one of the most fashionable parts of south London, with Deptford High Street being recently named the coolest street in London by Time Out. It has a variety of outstanding pubs, bars, and restaurants, such as The Watergate, Villages Brewery, and Artusi’s sister-restaurant Marcella. There are also a number of highly regarded galleries and venues, including The Albany and The Shipwright. At nearby Deptford Market Yard, a recently launched collection of independent shops and restaurants is set within and around Deptford’s refurbished railway arches.

This has been joined in recent years by a new wave of establishments, including Buster Mantis, a bar renowned for its famous Steam Down jazz nights; Klose and Soan, an exceptional natural wine bar and shop, serving great European cooking from its small kitchen; and Forestfor all houseplant-related needs. Scawen Road is also a short walk from The Victoria Pub SE8, a local favourite with a quiz, comedy, open mic, and live music nights.

The closest station is Surrey Quays (15 minutes’ walk), offering Overground lines to Shoreditch, Dalston, Highbury & Islington, as well as New Cross, Crystal Palace and Clapham Junction. Deptford Station is a 20-minute walk away, running mainline services into London Bridge in just six minutes. There are also direct trains into the City via the Thameslink, which takes 20 minutes to get to Farringdon.

Council Tax Band: pending assessment 

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.