Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15

This beautifully restored four-bedroom Victorian house sits on a peaceful residential street in Nunhead. Redesigned with a discerning eye, it celebrates craftsmanship, bold colour, and enduring materials throughout. At the rear, the garden unfolds while the upper floors provides sweeping views of The Shard and Canary Wharf.

Every detail of the house's restoration has been carefully handled. The Victorian façade has been sensitively revived, with the brickwork painstakingly cleaned and the stucco detailing freshly repainted. A new parapet wall frames the front garden, where ample bike storage is neatly integrated. Inside, a central hallway, laid with the home's original patterned tiles, sets a graceful tone.

On the ground floor, two reception spaces are at the front of the home both adorn with preserved original features including a illuminated by a triple bay window dressed with bespoke slatted shutters and Victorian panelling.

Beyond lies the kitchen and dining room, bathed in natural light from large skylights and full-height glazed sliding doors opening onto the a elegantly landscaped garden. The kitchen is pared-back and refined, with quartz work surfaces, open shelving, overhead cabinetry, and brushed gold fixtures. Underfoot, ceramic tiles warmed by underfloor heating run throughout. A discreet WC is tucked beneath the staircase.

The stepped rear garden is cleverly configured for both quiet moments and lively gatherings. Large planters filled with tropical planting line the perimeter, while broad climbers spill across a charcoal-painted slatted fence. Ceramic monochrome tiles run underfoot, offering an elegant and low-maintenance foundation for this beautifully enclosed oasis.

Ascending the stairs, two bedrooms and a family bathroom unfold on the first floor, each room distinguished by a confident use of colour. The main bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room finished with quartz tiles. The family bathroom is a statement space, tiled in dark blue Mandarin Stone oblongs with crisp white grout, centred around a luxurious roll-top bath and detailed with brass fittings.

A further staircase leads to a bright study area, where a corner window frames far-reaching views across The Shard and Canary Wharf. The mono-pitched roof and exposed beams lend a mid-century character to the space. Crowning the house is a charming bedroom suite, with glazed doors opening onto a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens below. Cleverly integrated eaves storage and an en suite shower room, finished in soft pinks and muted greys with matte black fittings, complete the arrangement.

Tucked between Peckham and Brockley, Nunhead is one of south-east London's quiet gems. A neighbourhood where village charm meets creative energy, all just 8 minutes by train from Nunhead to central London with excellent transport links via Queens Road Peckham, and Brockley stations, connecting you swiftly to London Bridge, Victoria, Blackfriars, and beyond. At its heart is Skehan's, a Irish pub (voted the best in London by Time Out) with live music and unbeatable pints. Green space abounds, from the panoramic views at Telegraph Hill Park (perfect for a sundowner) to the wild romanticism of Nunhead Cemetery, a leafy, gothic spot. For plant lovers, The Nunhead Gardener is a beautifully curated garden centre tucked beneath the station arches. Just down the road, Peckham's cultural pull is irresistible. Catch a movie at the beloved Peckhamplex, head to Peckham Levels for a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, and rooftop drinks at Forza Wine, or take a stroll across the rolling lawns of Peckham Rye Park. Quietly cool and deeply local, Nunhead feels like a place you can truly settle into.