"These spaces epitomise honesty and integrity in materials; raw plaster, encaustic tiles and exposed boards work harmoniously with original Edwardian fittings and contemporary additions to create a warm, cohesive environment."
This beautiful two-bedroom garden apartment occupies a quiet position on Merritt Road, a peaceful residential street set amidst the wonderful green spaces of Brockley, St Johns and Ladywell.
Built in the late Victorian period, this apartment has been sensitively restored by the current owners. Original features, such as fireplaces, chimney breasts and floorboards, chime sensitively with modern additions, including bespoke cabinetry, Bert and May encaustic tiles, and eco-concrete work surfaces.
Accommodation is arranged across a single storey which opens out onto an expansive south-facing garden; raised planters line a paved area for al fresco dining and there is a storage shed or studio space at the foot of the garden.
The entrance hall has been opened up, allowing for plenty of natural light to flow through the apartment, emphasised by pale oak floorboards underfoot and high ceilings. The living room has a large bay window at the front and an elegant exposed plaster wall. Bespoke storage units have been added either side of an original Victorian fireplace.
The heart of this apartment is the kitchen. Polished plaster has been applied throughout, complimenting bespoke birch-ply units and eco-concrete worktops. A Smeg cooker has been set back into the wall with Moroccan tiles forming a colourful splash-back. This space is fantastically bright and cleverly proportioned. A glazed door leads out onto the garden, which feels like a natural extension of the house.
Two double bedrooms, one currently used as a study, have been fitted with large built-in wardrobes which also retain their Victorian fireplaces.
Merritt Road sits on the border of Brockley and Crofton Park. It is a short walk from Hilly Fields park with excellent views south, towards Crystal Palace. The area is spoilt for green spaces, some of which can be walked along the locally known ‘Brockley Thee Peaks’ route, linking Hilly Fields, Ladywell Fields, Blythe Hill and One Tree Hill.
In addition to plenty of green space, the neighbourhood has plenty of independent cafes, bars and restaurants. Jones of Brockley is at the top of Merritt Road and is renowned as a local delicatessen of the highest order, championing small producers, fine wine and Neal’s Yard cheeses. Every Saturday the Brockley Farmers’ Market sets up at the foot of Tressillian Road, a short walk away, featuring seasonally-sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, alongside award-winning breakfasts, brunches and produce.
Beecroft Primary school at the top of Merritt Road was recently rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Crofton Park Thameslink station is a four-minute walk away connecting directly to Blackfriars, Farringdon, City Thameslink and St Pancras. Brockley Station is within fifteen-minute’s walk and connects via London Overground and Southern Rail to east London, Highbury and Islington and London Bridge.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 148 years
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.
