Acris Street, London, SW18

A charming five bedroom family home on a residential street.

Description

Set across three beautifully arranged floors and tucked away on a peaceful residential road, this exceptional five-bedroom home blends elegant period character with superb modern finishes.

The ground floor features Waxed Floors flooring throughout, custom luxury hardwood flooring in Oak White. is wonderfully open plan, with a large double reception room brimming with period details, including original fireplace mantelpieces, intricate cornicing, ceiling roses, and a large bay window fitted with plantation shutters. There is an excellent sense of light and space, complemented by a Chesney's wood burning stove. The front reception is perfect for formal seating, while the rear currently serves as a stylish study area, complete with its own ceiling rose and fireplace. Elegant double doors lead through to the immaculate kitchen/dining room, which can also be accessed from the long hallway.

The kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry, an impressive marble-topped island with integrated hob and breakfast bar, wooden flooring, skylights, and large Crittall-style doors that open directly onto the beautifully maintained rear garden. Integrated appliances and generous storage make it both practical and stylish, while there is additional storage and laundry space in the utility room on the lower ground floor. This room is tanked, and is ideal for laundry with a radiator and great sense of space. The kitchen easily accommodates a large dining table, creating an ideal space for entertaining.

Upstairs, the first floor is home to the standout principal bedroom, which spans the width of the property at the front and includes bespoke built-in wardrobes and a large bay window. The luxurious en suite boasts twin sinks set on a bespoke marble-topped vanity unit, a freestanding roll-top bath, a large walk-in shower, and a period fireplace next to a wide window with plantation-style shutters. Also on this floor is a further double bedroom with access to a stylish shower room.

The top floor offers three additional bedrooms, all well-proportioned and bright, with eaves storage and two further bathrooms, one of which is an en suite to the fifth bedroom.

Location

Acris Street forms part of a well-regarded enclave of residential roads close to the open green spaces of Wandsworth Common West Side, just 0.2 miles away. The common offers a number of family-friendly attractions, including playgrounds, tennis courts, and a café, as well as popular walking and cycling routes.

Local amenities are excellent. Just 0.3 miles away, St John’s Hill offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, while Old York Road (0.4 miles) provides a village-like atmosphere with independent shops, bakeries, and family-run eateries. Southside Shopping Centre, with its cinema, supermarkets, and major retailers, is also nearby (0.7 miles), adding further convenience.

Transport connections are ideal for commuting parents or older children travelling independently. Wandsworth Town Station, 0.5 miles, and Clapham Junction Station 0.7 miles, both offer frequent services to central London. Numerous local bus routes also provide easy access to surrounding areas.

The area is particularly popular with families due to its excellent selection of schools. Highly regarded state primaries such as Allfarthing and Swaffield are close by, along with popular independents including Emanuel School, Thomas’s Clapham, and Newton Prep.

Square Footage: 2,188 sq ft