Gipsy Road, London SE27

This bright top-floor apartment lies on Gipsy Road, a short walk from Gipsy Hill and Norwood Park. It has been carefully renovated in recent years with a soft colour palette and fine natural materials. A private terrace sits high above the surrounding rooftops, enhancing its sequestered feel and capturing far-reaching views of the London skyline.



The Tour



Gipsy Road is lined with late Victorian and Edwardian homes. This house sits on the uppermost floor, accessed via a communal front door and stairwell. Entry to the house is from the first floor, where stairs ascend to the landing, where double doors open to an elevated terrace.



A door on one side opens to the sitting and dining room, a charming space with light-enhancing white walls and honey-coloured reclaimed parquet floorboards. At the rear, a curved archway leads to the kitchen, a playful space with white and blue plywood cabinetry and a sleek stainless-steel countertop. Appliances include a range-style oven and dishwasher.



The sunny south-facing bedroom is directly ahead of the entrance hall and has fitted shelving and a cupboard. The shower room sits next to the sitting room and has a large walk-in microcement shower, purple mosaic tiles and handy storage in a mirrored mounted cabinet. The generous landing doubles as a peaceful work-from-home space with views of the terrace and there is ample storage throughout the flat, including a large attic.



Outdoor Space



A generous terrace extends at the rear of the apartment, its elevated position providing an enhanced sense of privacy. There is plenty of room for a table and chairs here, along with a potted city garden.



The Area



Gipsy Road sits close to Gipsy Hill, home to the beloved Gipsy Hill Brewing Company’s taproom. Other popular local spots include Paper Stories, a crafting coffee shop by day and atmospheric wine bar by night. Crystal Palace triangle is a 20-minute walk and offers a plethora of eateries, antique shops and celebrated pubs.



Closeby a restored 1960s Picturehouse Cinema (used as a location for A Clockwork Orange) and The Shala, a much-loved yoga centre sit in west Norwood. The South London Theatre is also reachable on foot and runs a diverse and busy programme throughout the year.



On the first Sunday of every month, the West Norwood Feast street food market takes place, with over 100 stalls present. The Black Pig Test Kitchen - famed for its Ciabatta sandwiches in Borough Market - serves takeaway a few streets away. Other good spots for food and drink locally include Badger Badger, Blackbird Bakery, Four Hundred Rabbits Pizza and The Good Drinker.



There are numerous green spaces to be enjoyed, including the expansive and freshly relandscaped Crystal Palace Park. Dulwich and Sydenham Woods are walkable, and Norwood Park and Norwood Cemetery, one of London's 'Magnificent Seven', are just around the corner.



Gipsy Hill station is around a 10-minute walk from the apartment and runs direct trains to London Bridge and Victoria. Tulse Hill Station is an eight-minute cycle away and runs fast Thameslink services into Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras. Alternatively, West Dulwich is a 20-minute walk to the north.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 122 years remaining / Service Charge: ad hoc / Ground Rent: c. 100 per annum / Council Tax Band: B