Plum Tree Mews, Streatham, SW16

Architect-designed home with private parking, landscaped garden, and a striking courtyard oasis

For all enquiries, please quote EM0546Hidden away on a peaceful private mews, of only two houses, just moments from Streatham Common, this architect-designed residence (2340sqft) blends contemporary design with a rare sense of seclusion. Completed in 2017/18 to an exacting standard, it combines energy-efficient technology, including solar panels, zoned underfloor heating, and air conditioning, with bold modern architecture and bespoke finishes throughout. The result is a home that feels both striking and effortlessly comfortable.

On the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen and reception space immediately impresses. Italian cabinetry, Siemens integrated appliances, and a SMEG oven set the tone in the sleek kitchen, while an oak partition subtly defines the dining and lounge areas. A bespoke bar with wine fridge enhances the dining zone, making it ideal for entertaining, while the living area is anchored by an elegant electric fireplace and cooled by air conditioning for year-round comfort. Floor to ceiling glass doors flood the space with light and open directly onto a beautifully landscaped garden, designed as both a retreat and a social hub. Mature trees frame multiple seating zones, while a bespoke pergola, vegetable plot, and discreet storage shed make the garden as practical as it is impressive.

The lower ground floor is centred around a dramatic sunken courtyard planted with exotic greenery, creating a unique, tranquil backdrop to the accommodation. Four king-sized bedrooms all enjoy direct courtyard access, while a fifth versatile room is designed as a home office.

The principal suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a walk-in wardrobe, a luxurious en suite with twin basins, an oversized bath, and a large walk-in shower. One of the bedrooms is fitted out as a stylish home gym, offering even greater flexibility for modern living.

The duality of outdoor spaces, the landscaped garden above and the exotic courtyard below, creates a rare combination of openness and intimacy. Both have been designed with architectural precision and a sensitivity to planting that makes them feel like true extensions of the home.

The property sits within easy walking distance of three train stations, offering fast connections into London Bridge, Victoria, Wimbledon, Blackfriars and beyond. Yet it also enjoys immediate access to Streatham Common and the historic Rookery Gardens, providing acres of green space and woodland just moments away. Streatham itself offers an excellent mix of restaurants, pubs, shops, sports clubs, and leisure facilities, while nearby neighbourhoods such as Balham, Tooting, Clapham, Dulwich, Wandsworth, and Wimbledon provide their own distinctive character and amenities.

This freehold home, built around 2018/2019 is with in Lambeth borough (Band G) and is a true contemporary sanctuary. It balances bold architectural form with everyday practicality and a strong connection to nature, making it one of Streatham’s most compelling hidden gems.