Barston Road, Chestnut House Barston Road, SE27

Tucked on a quiet residential street just behind Rosendale Road in West Dulwich, this lateral ground-floor apartment re-conceptualises its 1950s, post-war framework through a contemporary lens. Offered to the market in turn-key condition and chain-free. A perfect first-time buy, investment purchase or downsize.

Behind it’s front door you’re greeted with a spacious entry hall, perfect for hanging coats and storing shoes. Immediately to your right and serving both bedrooms, your contemporary three-piece family bathroom suite, reminiscent of something you’d find in a luxury hotel suite! This bathroom is finished in glossy white tiles gently contrasted against with a soft grey paint. Funky decorative floor tiles and recessed lighting comprise the lower half of the bathroom.

Moving ahead further into the flat, you’ve got your two double bedrooms ahead. Both bedrooms are perfectly positioned to the rear of the building, ensuring a peaceful sleeping experience. Both rooms are comfortable double bedrooms and offer great versatility, whether you’re a young couple that need a home office, have a young child and need a nursery/cot room or perhaps have family and friends stay over and simply need a comfortable guest room!

Heading into the focal point of the home, the sociable and contemporary open-plan kitchen living space. This room is bathed in natural light thanks to the two large windows occupying the majority of the external walls. Your kitchen has integrated appliances and has been elegantly finished in a modern baby blue colour, sharply contrasted with stone worktops and a soothing cool-green splashback completing the clean-lined composition. For those who love to host & entertain, you can open up the patio doors to your patio and communal gardens for a BBQ in the sun. Inside, you can fit a large dining table for more intimate dinner parties.

Chestnut House is located on Barston Road, a tranquil residential road equidistant to both West Dulwich and West Norwood. Heading toward West Dulwich, you’re greeted with the eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants pubs and shops that Croxted Road and Rosendale Road have to offer. Wandering in the other direction leads you to West Norwood High Street, offering a wider variety of retailers, takeaways, restaurants and shops.

For those who love picnics, going for a run or enjoy a leisurely stroll with a latte in hand taking in the sereneity of the outdoors, there’s notable parks and green spaces locally in the form of Brockwell Park, Dulwich Park & Norwood Park.

If you’re a foodie or coffee lover, you are in luck. Meandering down to Rosendale Road in West Dulwich, you’ve got numerous independent cafes and great food options. For those who love Mediterranean cuisine, Cellar 107 is a must try. EMA Café & Bistro has great versatility, providing superb coffee, breakfast menu and brunching options. Perhaps you want to dine in, Heritage Dulwich offers a contemporary Indian dining experience.

West Norwood Station - c. 9-minute walk (Southern)

Tulse Hill Station - c. 13-minute walk (Southern, Thameslink)

West Dulwich Station - c. 13-minute walk (Southeastern)