Mount Pleasant Road, London SE13

This delightful two-bedroom garden apartment unfolds across the ground floor of a handsome Victorian house between Ladywell and Hither Green stations, south London. The interiors have been beautifully finished with a refined palette of colours and materials, highlighting the house’s original period features. A thriving private garden extends to the rear, bordered by mature trees and home to an insulated studio.



Setting the Scene



A short walk away from Lewisham Park, Mount Pleasant Road takes its name from the eponymous house, built in 1810 and demolished only fifty years later, for Abraham Constable, owner of Lewisham Brewery. The opening of Lewisham station in the mid-19th century initiated the transformation of the surrounding area from a quiet village to a thriving modern suburb.



The Victorian building that this apartment lies within is fronted by a well-preserved brick façade rising three storeys, with a large bay window at the ground level. Sash windows on the first and second floors are set in arched frames and surmounted by stuccoed mouldings, while a green-painted front door creates a welcoming first impression.



The Grand Tour



A short, tiled path leads past the shared front garden to a communal door. Inside, this apartment's private front door reveals an entry hall with space for storing jackets and shoes. Stairs provide access to a substantial lower-ground cellar.



Straight ahead is an inviting dining room, with warm-toned walls and contrasting white skirting boards. Here and throughout the plan, a combination of restored Victorian floorboards and new oak boards extend underfoot.



The dining room gives way to a delightful galley kitchen, fitted with olive-green units topped with white surfaces and equipped with integrated appliances, including a smeg range style oven. Above, a row of skylights invites natural light to bathe the space. Set toward the back, the breakfast nook overlooks the lush private garden, which is accessible directly via a side door.



An airy sitting room lies at the front of the plan, crowned by soaring ceilings and original cornicing. The walls are painted in delicate hues, and a beautiful cast-iron fireplace warms the space. A built-in library stretches up toward the ceiling, and a large south-facing window enhances the impression of openness.



Two spacious bedrooms are found along an inner corridor. The quiet principal bedroom is at the rear, with built-in wardrobes and doors to the garden. The second room, also suited as a double bedroom, currently serves as a nursery and is finished with butter yellow tongue-and-groove panelling.



The handsome shared bathroom is lined with Bert and May handmade tiles and fitted with a rolltop bathtub with a shower.



The Great Outdoors



A quiet retreat, the private back garden is accessed directly from the kitchen and the principal bedroom, both of which open onto a decked terrace and outdoor seating area.



Mainly laid to lawn, the garden has borders densely planted with mature trees, providing wonderful privacy and a relaxing atmosphere.



At the rear is a versatile studio. Fully insulated and wired, it is ideally suited as a home office or workshop.



Out and About



Mount Pleasant Road is ideally located for south London's green spaces. Lewisham Park is a short walk away, filled with cherry and horse chestnut trees alongside a variety of colourful flowers and shrubs. Mountsfield Park is a 10-minute walk to the south. It has tennis courts, a café, a community garden, and offers panoramic views toward Crystal Palace in one direction, and the City of London in the other.



Ladywell Fields is also a 10-minute walk away. Its 54-acre park is part of the Waterlink Way and is home to the River Ravensbourne, a nature reserve, a skate park, an adventure playground and several rare mature trees.



The apartment is within easy reach of the numerous cafés, restaurants and bars in the area, including Cafe Green Vietnamese, Saka Maka Indian restaurant, Yard Sale and Sapore Vero Pizza as well as Wilson’s for exceptional small plates.



Fields in Ladywell Park is described as 'proper park cafe', selling coffee, sandwiches, ice-cream and more. Ed Baker offers up delightful artisan breads, while Via d'Oro and The Larder are much-loved delis. On Hither Green Lane the Found Hope Store is an excellent deli selling natural wines and a variety of sustainable delights.



The Fox and Firkin pub hosts a variety of revered live music events throughout the year and serves pizza from its large garden. The Ladywell Tavern is another popular neighbourhood pub, also with a garden. For exercise, Forma pilates in Ladywell in a local favourite, as too is Flex Pilates in Hither Green.



The schooling options in the area are excellent, including Brindishe Green Primary, Gordonbrock Primary, St Mary’s Primary School, and Prendergast Ladywell Primary.



Hither Green station is a 10-minute walk from the house and runs regular services to London Bridge (10 minutes), Waterloo East (16 minutes) and Charing Cross (20 minutes). Ladywell and Catford stations are also close by, and there are plenty of bus and cycle routes that serve the area.