Fentiman Road, London SW8

Moments from Vauxhall Park, this beautifully bright Victorian apartment is exceptionally well-connected. At its rear, a modern extension by Eckersley O’Callaghan has drawn the space into its private landscaped garden, creating a seamlessness between inside and out. A wonderfully reconfigured home, it also benefits from no service charge.



The Tour



Fentiman Road is a quiet residential street lined with handsome red-brick homes. The building that this apartment lies within is exceptionally attractive, with ornate exterior detailing. There is convenient off-street parking in front.



Entry is to a shared corridor, where this home’s front door opens to a neat hallway. Striking parquet-laid oak floors run underfoot, continuing throughout much of the apartment.



The rear part of the plan is a wonderfully open space with areas for relaxing, dining and cooking. The kitchen is especially refined and is set beneath skylights that allow light to cascade in. A central island provides additional counter space and, like the main units, is topped with granite. Appliances are integrated and include a dishwasher, induction hob and an AEG oven.



Bespoke built-in bookshelves next to the dining area provide plenty of display space. The adjacent sitting room is a serene space, where simple white-painted walls act as a background for art and furniture. High-spec bifold doors reveal the garden beyond. Another large skylight here washes the room with light.



The spacious bedroom is at the front of the plan and has a simple, serene scheme. A former fireplace surround provides mantel space for cards and trinkets and frames a tiled hearth. Next door to the bedroom is a walk-in cupboard, and adjacent to here is a pristine shower room with marble tiles and Villeroy & Boch fittings. A water softener was installed under current ownership.



A cellar, shared between the building’s three homes, is accessed from the communal hall.



Outdoor Space



Fully enclosed, the garden has a peaceful feel. It has been planted to be low maintenance, yet is filled with plants, including olive trees. Directly beyond the extension is a limestone-paved terrace - brilliant for hosting, or for arranged pots of plants. A shed provides storage for garden tools and the like.



The Area



Fentiman Road is one of the most sought-after in the area. The location was historically popular with politicians, as it is said that Fentiman Road is the furthest point at which the bells of Westminster can still be heard. Private but exceptionally well-connected, the apartment is close to central London and the River Thames, with Tate Britain just across the water.



There is a brilliant pub - The Fentiman Arms - nearby, along with several excellent cafés, including the inimitable Italo Deli. A weekly farmers’ market at St Mark's Church is brilliant for fresh, local produce. Restaurants Brunswick House and 24 The Oval come highly recommended.



There are several parks nearby, including Vauxhall Park, a recently transformed local spot with a children's play area, free tennis courts, a new community centre and a coffee kiosk. Grade II-listed Kennington Park is a little further afield and is filled with mature, leafy trees. Oval Cricket Ground is a short walk away.



Transport connections are exceptional: Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Oval stations are all within easy reach and run the Northern and/or Victoria lines. There are also excellent buses in the local area.



Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 108 years remaining / Service Charge: £0 / Ground Rent: £0 / Council Tax Band: D