Dalyell Road, London, SW9

This reimagined apartment in Brixton sympathetically melds original period features with a wonderfully realised extension to the rear, clad in Accoya wood. Here, panels of glazing capture views of a generous private garden, brimming with flora and fauna and complete with wood-fired hot tub. The apartment is brilliantly located in a quiet street just a few minutes’ walk from Brixton Village.


The Tour

Neat London stock brick and stucco form the façade of this exceptional apartment, which sits within a smart terrace. A wrought-iron gate opens onto a tiled path, leading to a shared entrance framed by an arched doorcase.

Inside, the entrance hall washed in forest green opens out to the kitchen and main living space, which occupies the extension at the rear of the plan. Here, wide glazed doors unfold onto the garden beyond, while further glazed panels are inset into the ceiling to amplify natural light, wrapping around to frame views of a planted interior courtyard. A gently rounded piloti provides structural support, while a ribbon of recessed lighting traces the ceiling. A considered material palette of exposed brick, poured concrete flooring, staron worktops and bespoke cabinetry completes the ensemble. The living space, (alongside the hallway and bathroom), has underfloor heating, a built in cinema system and air conditioning.

The principal bedroom sits in the centre of the plan, bathed in natural light from a large glazed door with shutters that unfold onto the interior courtyard. Walls are drenched in a calming midnight-blue, chevron parquet flooring runs underfoot and built in storage is cleverly concealed.

A bespoke full-height door separates this space from the second bedroom at the front of the house, currently used as a study. This room is illuminated by original bay sash windows with shutters, and finished in an eggshell-blue tone, with cornicing painted in a lighter shade. It has a cast-iron fireplace, alongside integrated storage and open shelving.

In the bathroom, geometric tiles adorn a section of the wall, while the rest of the space is finished with smart grey tiling. A utility room completes the plan, cleverly tucked away in front of the main living space. There is an additional generous storage space above the hallway, accessible from the principal bedroom.


Outdoor Space

A beautiful landscaped garden designed by Guillaume Baltz sits to the rear of the apartment. It has marble tiled patio areas for outdoor dining, with the garden lit at night by a heat lamp and LED lighting system throughout. The borders are brimming with wisteria, clematis and magnolia with wildflower and ornamental grass beds. There is a well-established Acer tree, and the garden is bordered by tall fencing for privacy. A Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub is discreetly tucked behind a hedge, perfect for relaxing of an evening. The garden benefits from an irrigation system.

The apartment also has an interior courtyard with a beautiful established Catalina ironwood tree, accessed from the principal bedroom.


The Area

Brixton is a lively area known for its excellent food and bar scene. Nearby Brixton Village, Market Row and Acre Lane are all highly recommended destinations. The Ritzy Cinema, Electric Brixton and Brixton O2 Academy are much-loved institutions. The Department Store is grand renovated 1876 Bon Marche building that now houses collaborative workspaces, a Pure Vinyl record shop, a community Post Office and Canova Hall restaurant and bar.

The green spaces of Clapham Common, Rush Common and Brockwell Park are also nearby. Brockwell Park is one of London's best and has a lido with a 50-metre pool and a Grade II-listed art deco pavilion; as well as a cafe, tennis courts and a walled garden. Each summer it is host to the Lambeth Country Show, as well as an array of music festivals.

There are a number of excellent schooling options in the area, including Jessop Primary, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary and The Charter School North Dulwich.

There are a variety of transport connections within easy reach of Dalyell Road. Buses run across the city, while the Victoria Line at Brixton Underground offers speedy connections to central London.

Nighttime images by Aaron Hargreaves.


Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 110 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £1,010 per annum / Ground Rent: approx. £10 per annum / Council Tax Band: B