Victoria Rise, London SW4

This considered two-bedroom garden apartment lies within a handsome Victorian terrace near Clapham Common and its namesake Underground station. Sensitively renovated by the current owners, the interiors have been reimagined with high-quality materials and finishes. A generous garden extends at the rear with a serene charred oak-clad studio at its foot, surrounded by the canopies of mature trees.



The Tour



Victoria Rise is a quiet residential street lined with trees and large Victorian houses. Set within a four-storey terrace, this garden apartment has a private front door set to the side of the building.



Entry is to the hallway, which leads to the main living areas, designed in an L-shape. At the heart of the apartment is a generous reception room, where the back wall has been opened to invite natural light in. Wood floorboards run underfoot, and there are large alcoves on each side of the mantelpiece.



The plan unfolds into the semi-connected kitchen and dining area. The original kitchen cabinets have been updated with custom shaker-style doors, sleek granite surfaces and a large butler sink. Integrated appliances include a hob and a double oven. Thoughtful finishes, like a tiled splashback and stainless-steel fixtures, tie the space together. A Crittall-style door opens directly to the garden.



The dining area is anchored by a built-in storage bench, picked out in a deep shade of teal that matches the wall. A large sash window frames views of the garden and its ever-changing palette of colours and textures.



The principal bedroom is positioned at the front and is accessed from the reception room. Generously proportioned and finished in soothing tones, it has new carpets and radiators, and a large built-in wardrobe. At the front, a beautiful shuttered bay window has added double-glazed panels for sound insulation and thermal efficiency. Across the hallway is a second bedroom, particularly suited to use as a nursery, home office or guest room.



A door reveals a Jack-and-Jill bathroom/wet room, also accessible from the hall, beautifully appointed with square ceramic tiles in delicate tones. There is a walk-in shower, a marble-stone vanity and traditional fittings.



Outdoor Space



A lovingly tended garden extends at the rear of the house and can be accessed directly from both the front of the building and the kitchen. Bordered by mature trees, leafy climbers and flowering shrubs, it feels especially private and receives day-long light.



At the far end of the garden is a self-contained studio with a charred-oak-panelled exterior and sliding glass doors. Inside makes wonderful use of plywood, and has vinyl flooring and electricity, making it ideal for working from home and/or for creative pursuits.



The Area



Victoria Rise is close to both Clapham High Street and Clapham Old Town, five minutes from the open green spaces of Clapham Common, with Battersea Park also close by. The development of Nine Elms is a short 10-minute drive away, as well as the incredible Battersea Power Station, recently opened and home to an excellent array of high-end shops, restaurants and a cinema.



There is a wide range of independent shops, galleries, cafes, and restaurants, all within walking distance. Noted favourites include the Michelin-starred restaurant Trinity, The Pig’s Head, The Little Orange Door, Minnow, Sorella, The Bobbin, and Clapham Picture House.



Clapham Common station (Northern line) and Wandsworth Road station (Overground) are each 12 minutes’ walk from the apartment, offering direct services to the City and West End.