The Lycee, Kennington, SE11

A voluminous loft-style apartment in a landmark school conversion, Kennington SE11.

Set within the grand fabric of The Lycée, a Grade II-listed former school. This striking 1,443 sq ft two-bedroom, corner apartment is arranged across two levels. Defined by soaring ceilings, towering south-facing windows and a sculptural open mezzanine, the apartment offers a bold expression of open-plan living within one of Kennington’s most architecturally significant buildings.

Two private entrances provide access, both opening directly onto the tranquil communal gardens. One occupies the raised ground floor, through the building’s original ‘Boys’ entrance’, while the other leads in at garden level.

The main living space is an uplifting expanse of volume and light. Three dramatic double-height windows flood the open-plan kitchen, dining and reception area with sunshine throughout the day. The original school stair gently rises to the upper floor, where there are two bedrooms and the open mezzanine. One bedroom is quietly tucked away; the second is positioned on the mezzanine level, accompanied by a generous walk-in closet, dedicated workspaces and a dramatic two-storey library wall. A large under-stairs cupboard offers generous storage and a concealed laundry drying area.

Built between 1897 and 1900 as part of the London County Council’s Board School programme, The Lycée is a late and distinguished example of this celebrated civic architecture. Now a gated development, it retains its bold symmetrical form and period detailing, while offering residents access to secure off-street parking and landscaped communal gardens.

Tucked away on a peaceful street just off Kennington Road, the apartment is a short stroll from much-loved local favourites including Italo, Urban Botanica and Sally White. Kennington Park, directly opposite, provides wide green lawns, tennis courts and an outdoor gym. Cultural institutions such as Newport Street Gallery, Gasworks and Cabinet Gallery are all within walking distance, as is The Oval cricket ground, just moments away.

Transport connections are excellent, with Kennington and Oval stations (Northern Line) nearby, and further links via the Victoria and Bakerloo lines, National Rail and numerous bus routes.