St Johns' Vale, London, SE8

Positioned along one of St John’s Vale’s most characterful stretches in SE8, this beautifully refurbished Victorian home offers approximately 1,500 sq ft of living space arranged over three floors, with four to five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a landscaped, south-facing rear garden. Built circa 1860 and located within a conservation area, the property has been reimagined through a meticulous back-to-brick renovation, combining original character with carefully curated contemporary design. Offered to the market with no onward chain.

The exterior has immediate curb appeal, with an Indian sandstone-paved front garden and newly installed sash windows setting the tone. Inside, the raised ground floor comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms and a luxuriously tiled family bathroom. The hallway is finished with oak cladding and panelled detailing, complementing the soft mid-pile carpets underfoot. The staircase leads up to a spacious principal suite, which spans the top floor and includes twin sash windows, soothing green tones, and a designer en-suite with Lusso stone basin, deep green glazed tiles, and brass fittings.

The lower ground floor features an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space, extended and reconfigured by Omni Architecture to maximise light and flow. A large rooflight and Crittall-style doors flood the space with natural light and lead directly onto the south-facing garden. The kitchen is finished in forest green cabinetry with open oak shelving, brass fittings, Bosch appliances, and Calacatta gold quartz worktops. Parquet herringbone flooring adds warmth and texture, while the adjacent cloakroom is a design statement in its own right—complete with jungle-print wallpaper, timber panelling, and a monolithic stone basin.

This level also includes a separate and generously sized reception room with its own street entrance, Versailles-patterned parquet flooring, and a third full bathroom. The layout makes this floor ideal for use as an additional bedroom suite, guest level or private workspace, giving the house five usable bedrooms if desired.

Throughout the home, a mixture of smart energy-efficient lighting and cast iron column radiators ensure comfort meets sustainability. The landscaped rear garden has been designed by Emily Hillier and features raised beds, privacy fencing, and structured planting with a central lawn and relaxed seating area—all positioned to take full advantage of its sunny, south-facing orientation.

St John’s Vale is a sought-after street within the SE8 postcode, surrounded by period architecture and a growing creative community. The nearby high street and market yard offer a wealth of independent cafés, restaurants and local makers, while green open spaces such as Hilly Fields, Brookmill Park, and Greenwich Park are all easily accessible. The area is well served by reputable schools and excellent transport links—St John’s Station is moments away, with direct trains into London Bridge and Cannon Street, while Deptford and New Cross stations offer further Overground and national rail connections.

This is a home that fuses architectural integrity with intelligent design—perfect for modern family life in one of south-east London’s most vibrant and evolving neighbourhoods.