Clapham Road, London SW9

“A peaceful private terrace is perfect for reclining with a favourite book”

This distinguished three-bedroom apartment occupies the lower ground floor of Bellevue Garden Mansions, a smart Arts and Crafts building in south-west London. It has its own private entrance, a bright open-plan kitchen and living space, and a rear home office or bedroom opening onto a private terrace with communal gardens beyond. Clapham Common is within easy reach, while Stockwell station is an easy four-minute walk away, with direct trains linking to Soho, the City or Shoreditch in around 15 minutes. There is residents-only permit parking directly in front of the building, separated from the road by hedging.

The Tour

The apartment’s private entrance is approached by its own steps. Inside, a bright hallway leads to an expansive open-plan kitchen and living space, illuminated by a wide box bay window. A white metro-tiled splashback complements neat white cabinetry and solid oak worktops, alongside a butler sink, Bosch electric oven and gas hob.

The principal bedroom has a large sash window and natural seagrass carpeting. Beside it, a generous box room provides valuable storage and could be fitted out as a walk-in wardrobe.

The second bedroom is spacious and has a large box bay window and seagrass carpeting. The garden-facing bedroom would also make a bright home office and has a glazed door opening onto the private terrace.

A bathroom with a bathtub is complemented by a separate béton ciré wet room, featuring a Philippe Starck thermostatic rain shower and taps, with a Duravit basin and WC.

Outdoor Space

A peaceful private terrace is perfect for outdoor dining or reclining with a favourite book. It leads on to a large communal garden with gate access to a small park beyond.

The Area

The apartment is well placed for the cafes, restaurants, shops and bars of Stockwell and Clapham. A Sainsbury’s Local directly opposite makes everyday shopping particularly convenient. Clapham’s independent shops and specialist food retailers include the long-established butcher and delicatessen M. Moen & Sons. Venn Street’s Saturday food market and the Michelin-starred Trinity restaurant are further highlights. Nearby Little Portugal has Portuguese cafes, bakeries and restaurants, while the Canton Arms restaurant and pub is a well-regarded local favourite. The Oval cricket ground and O2 Academy Brixton are also within easy reach.

Cyclists have Cycle Superhighway 7 on the doorstep, providing a direct route towards the City via Southwark Bridge. Westminster is around 20 minutes away by bike, while Battersea Power Station is around 15 minutes.

For travel further afield, the Victoria line reaches King’s Cross St Pancras in around 14 minutes, with connecting Eurostar and other services to France and other European destinations, while other onward connections provide straightforward access to all London airports. For journeys by car, Clapham Road forms part of the A3, providing a direct route north to the City and south towards the coast.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: approx 91 years remaining / Service Charge: approx £2,500 per annum / Council Tax: D