A contemporary angular extension has beautifully transformed this Victorian house in Brixton, south-west London. It sits on a north-west to south-east orientation, a position that pulls light through its tall, spacious rooms. Unfolding across three storeys, it has three bedrooms, including a top-floor principal suite with a luxurious dressing room and far-reaching views.



The Tour



Set on peaceful Chantrey Road, this tall stock-brick and stucco house sits mid-terrace. Its tangerine-painted front door, set within an exaggerated doorcase, hints at the modern flair that lies beyond.



Entry is to a large and versatile reception room, with a wide tripartite bay window and rich restained original floorboards. There is a fire at the front and plenty of wall space for hanging art. Traditional cast-iron fireplaces nod to the building’s heritage.



At the rear, a curved section of wall concealing a WC guides towards a pivoting door to the kitchen: a bright, resolutely contemporary room with navy-blue kitchen units and quartz counters. A stainless-steel island sits centrally, and there is plenty of storage in cupboards behind, made from the same Dinesen Douglas fir as the boards underfoot. A trio of deep rooflights runs along one side, while in the rear dining area, double-height picture windows face out to the garden. There is underfloor heating in this room and in the upstairs office.



The back of the dining room is open to a study above, a creative mezzanine space fitted with bespoke bookshelves and a built-in desk. An orange section of wall here echoes the colour of the front door. This is a beautiful space, well-suited to home-working and/or reading. A door on one side opens to a shower room, a striking room with a gently curved wall.



Also on the first floor are two bedrooms, the largest of which has another wide bay window. The walls and floors here are dark, a striking contrast with soft grey skirting boards and matching picture rail.



The uppermost floor is occupied by the primary bedroom, a sublime space open to the pitched roofline above. Storage is carved out in black slatted wardrobes, and there is a luxurious dressing room at the rear, with a roll-top bathtub and a sash window overlooking the garden below.



Outdoor Space



The garden is a private space with tall trees and established shrubbery around its periphery. There is a paved seating area at the rear, with a lawned section in front. The home’s arresting extension, with its steel panels and black-framed glazing, is best seen from here.



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.



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



Council Tax Band: F