Hackford Road, London SW9

An elegantly pared-back scheme is used throughout this bright apartment, which sits on a peaceful residential street between Oval and Stockwell stations. At the front, a beautiful living room with a large bay window and original floorboards upholds the building’s Victorian feel, while crisp white-painted walls act as a wonderful backdrop for art and furniture.



The Tour



Hackford Road is a tree-lined street with an interesting past: a blue plaque commemorates the time during the late 19th century that painter Vincent Van Gogh lived at number 87.



This apartment lies on the first floor, which is reached via a communal front door and stairwell. Entry is to the living space, a bright, open room well-lit by a quartet of sash windows. On one side is an inky-blue kitchen with a Bosch oven and induction hob. Open shelves above provide display space for favourite dishes and books.



The remainder of the room is versatile, with space for seating and dining areas. A reinstated cast-iron fireplace sits on one side, next to alcove-set shelving. Charming original floorboards run underfoot and pair elegantly with white-painted walls.



On one side, a navy-blue door opens to the bedroom, which has a large two-over-two sash window. The woodwork here is painted a rich olive green, a hue that lends a refined, traditional feel. A cupboard opens on one side, as does a smart bathroom, with a walk-in shower and smart monochromatic tiles.



The Area



Situated between the busier hubs of Brixton, Clapham and Vauxhall, Stockwell is known as ‘Little Portugal’ for its large and diverse Portuguese-speaking community. The area has several good pubs, including local favourite The Canton Arms. A short distance south is The Landor, with its large garden.



Brixton, a lively area known for its excellent food and bar scene, is within easy reach, where 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. There are also regular farmers’ markets in Brixton and Oval.



Green spaces are abundant in the area. Slade Gardens, off Stockwell Park Road, is a 10-minute walk from the house, with a children’s play area, adventure playground and One O’Clock Club. The beautiful Myatt’s Fields Park and Burgess Park are also easily reached. Brockwell Park and its lido are around a 13-minute cycle away.



Transport connections are fantastic: Stockwell (Victoria and Northern line) and Oval (Northern line) stations are almost equidistant from the house. There are also plenty of good bus routes locally.