Barrow Road, London, SW16

Occupying the ground floor of a handsome red brick period conversion, this bright two bedroom apartment has been thoughtfully refurbished. It pairs original character with a crisp contemporary finish, and comes with the welcome bonus of a private garden and cellar.

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway laid with timber floorboards. The current owners have turned a quiet corner here into a neat study area, a genuinely useful work from home spot that keeps the living space free. At the front, the principal bedroom is a generous double framed by a broad bay window with a cushioned window seat, and it has its own walk in storage room. A sleek shower room sits just alongside, opening off the hall for residents and guests alike.

Further along, the second double bedroom has its own private bathroom, set beyond a small lobby. It’s finished with bright metro tiling, a bath with shower over and a contemporary vanity.

At the rear, the living room is a lovely place to unwind, with timber floorboards, a period fireplace and fitted alcove shelving. It flows through to the kitchen and dining room, where rooflights pour daylight across white cabinetry, dark worktops and a vibrant patterned tiled splashback. There’s a built in oven, a hob and plenty of room for a dining table, and a door leads straight out to the garden. Stairs from the hallway lead down to a two part cellar, ideal for storage.

Outside, the private rear garden is a real highlight. A well tended lawn edged with raised beds and established planting leads to a raised timber deck at the far end, perfectly placed for summer dining.

Barrow Road is a quiet, well regarded residential road just moments from Streatham Common. The Common offers open grassland, woodland walks and the much loved formal gardens of The Rookery, and Tooting Bec Common is also within easy reach. Streatham High Road is a short stroll away, with its mix of independent cafés, restaurants and pubs alongside everyday shopping. For commuters, the flat sits between two stations. Streatham Common runs Southern services to Victoria via Clapham Junction and to London Bridge. Streatham station offers Thameslink trains through Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon to St Pancras International. Numerous bus routes along the High Road also head towards Brixton and beyond.