Albyn Road, London SE8

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A lovely two double bedroom garden flat on a residential, tree-lined residential street in the St Johns conservation area. This is a perfect first time purchase in a very up and coming part of South East London.

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We moved here during the pandemic and it quickly felt like home. We really enjoy the big front room with its high ceiling and fireplace, a real treat in the winter. The wooden floors are also a favourite. We spent a lot of time sanding and refilling them when we first moved in, and it was definitely worth it! We’ve really appreciated having the space for a big dining table to host our friends and family, and the garden has been wonderful, particularly when the tulips bloom in spring beneath the eucalyptus tree. Our favourite part, though, is the view from the bedroom window in the morning, looking through the sliding doors directly into the garden. We are sad to leave it but know that it will be a sanctuary for its next caretakers.

The no-through road at the front was such a welcome change from our last flat in London. St Johns station means the trains slow right down, and it’s much quieter than London’s usual soundtrack of traffic noise and sirens. It’s really about how easy it is to get around – for work, Cannon Street is just 15 minutes away, and London Bridge is nearby for evenings drinks on Bermondsey Street.

St Johns itself has such a lovely community feel, and we’ve been really fortunate to have great neighbours who made us feel welcome from the start. We enjoy going to Brockley Market on Saturdays for bao buns or burgers, followed by a walk around Hilly Fields. We’ve found wonderful bits for the flat at Aladdin’s Cave and love eating out at the Brookmill or the Talbot.It has been a truly happy home for us, which we have cared for carefully and attentively, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we have!