Peckham Grove, London

“An exacting renovation introduces some contemporary refinement to the original industrial bones”

Set on Peckham Grove, on the Camberwell and Peckham border, this two-bedroom apartment forms part of an arresting warehouse conversion. Full-width Crittall windows and a pared-back material palette echo the building’s industrial foundations and maximise light and space. A balcony offers a bright, private outdoor space, while Burgess Park’s wide, open greenery is close by, as well as Camberwell Church Street and its esteemed culinary scene.

The Tour

South City Court is a striking, red-brick warehouse building, its façade punctuated by banks of glazing and stuccoed courses, with a scale and finish unusual to this part of Camberwell.

The apartment is on the first floor, accessed via a well-maintained communal hallway. It also has a private designated parking space.

Inside, the entrance hall has a utility cupboard, and warm oak floorboards run underfoot against crisp, white-painted walls. From here, an effortless flow leads to an expansive open-plan kitchen-living room, the heart of the apartment. Distinct zones for cooking, dining, and sitting lend the space a versatile quality well-suited to gathering and entertaining. Large Crittall windows are set atop exposed brick and cast shifting patterns of light across the room, opening onto a private balcony with views of the building’s internal courtyard.

The kitchen is neatly tucked in one corner, sociable and recently renovated; modern cabinetry houses integrated appliances, and bespoke shelving rises to ceiling height on one wall.

The hallway leads to two double bedrooms, both with floor-to-ceiling glass-fronted sliding wardrobes and bright Crittall windows. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom, with a built-in bathtub, small mosaic tiling, and the original steel basin with a glass sink. A separate, spacious shower room off the hallway features warm-toned tiled surfaces, a walk-in shower, the same sink-and-basin pairing and recessed mirrored shelving.

The Area

Camberwell is a thriving neighbourhood, traditionally home to lots of creatives with Camberwell College of Art, South London Gallery, and the iconic Jazzlive at the Crypt that consistently puts on excellent shows every Friday night. South City Court is very close to Camberwell Church Street and its esteemed culinary scene. An excellent selection of independent restaurants, cafes and delis are all within walking distance from the house, and there is also a weekly farmers' market on Camberwell Green.

Burgess Park is a five-minute walk away. Its 140 acres feature tennis courts, sports pitches, two community gardens, a gallery and an expansive lake where fishermen can enjoy a spot of carp fishing. The green spaces of Ruskin Park and Peckham Rye are both within easy walking distance. Local leisure facilities also include the nearby Butterfly Tennis Club and Camberwell Green swimming pool.

Denmark Hill Station is a 20-minute walk and runs direct rail services to Victoria, Blackfriars and St Pancras International, and overground services to Clapham Junction or Dalston Junction via Canada Water, which connects to the Jubilee Line. Camberwell is also well-served by at least 10 bus routes.


Tenure: Leasehold | Lease Length: Approx. 974 years remaining | Service Charge: £4,114 p/a | Ground Rent: £500 p/a | Council Tax Band: C