“A series of coherent spaces that draw on elements of both craft and minimalism”

This former stable on Darrell Road in East Dulwich has been artfully converted into a beautiful house, measuring 1,400 sq ft internally. Light pours into the expansive ground floor living areas through a series of courtyards and windows in the double-height ceilings, illuminating the flexible and wonderfully private interior spaces. At the rear, a wooden door leads to a private walled garden.

The Tour

Darrell Road is a quiet residential street, just a few minutes walk from East Dulwich Village and the cafes that line Lordship Lane. This stable building was originally where the milkman kept his horses, with a hayloft above. The interiors have been conceived using a minimal palette that responds to the building’s history: wood, glass, brick and neutral tones. The result is a series of coherent spaces that draw on elements of both craft and minimalism to create a serene retreat.

Entry is to a porch, concealed behind a wall of glass bricks. Beyond this, the ground floor is open-plan, cleverly divided by an internal courtyard garden that draws light into the centre of the room. The kitchen is arranged along one wall, creating a generous sense of flow from the dining room into the living room. Exposed wood ceilings run throughout, culminating in a double-height mono-pitch at the rear. There is a large open fireplace set between two huge windows that look onto a second courtyard behind the living room. Through one, a small wooden door that leads to the garden can be seen.

There is a large mezzanine above the living room, currently used as a study and guest bedroom, with an adjacent bathroom. Striking Parana pine floors run underfoot, leading into the master bedroom through a wood-panelled bathroom. The bedroom is large, with doors at two aspects and a second staircase leading downwards. There is a further room on the ground floor, with a mezzanine bed that makes the most of the voluminous space.

The Area

Darrell Road is perfectly positioned for the broad selection of cafes, bars and restaurants in both Peckham and Dulwich Village. Lordship Lane is home to a vast number of independent shops including Mons Cheesemongers, Moxon’s fishmongers, Terroirs wine bar, Franklins Farm Shop, and a newly-opened deli, Jones of Brockley. The East Dulwich Picturehouse is a two-minute walk away. The green spaces of Peckham Rye Park and Dulwich Park are within close reach; and nearby Dulwich Leisure Centre has a public swimming pool and gym.

The nearest stations are Peckham Rye, Forest Hill and East Dulwich which run Southern Rail services and London Overground services citywide. Trains to London Bridge take approximately thirteen minutes. There are also excellent bus connections.

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.


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