Barston Road, Chestnut House Barston Road, SE27

*Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000*

Equidistant to the tranquil, village-like settings of West Dulwich and the effervescence of West Norwood, this first floor lateral apartment boasts 678 sqft of internal floorspace, a superb open-plan kitchen, living area and it’s own private balcony. Barston Road is within walking distance to three stations, open-green spaces and an abundance of local amenities. What more could you want?!

Built in the post-war era, this privately owned low-rise apartment building is enviably positioned on a tranquil residential road just behind Rosendale Road in West Dulwich. Following a careful, considered renovation this first floor apartment re-imagines it’s 1950’s bones through a contemporary lens. A modern living experience within heritage framework in SE27. Offered to the market chain-free.

Up on the first floor and behind its 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. Finished neutrally in white, gently contrasted against soft, light grey floor tiles. Contrasted with a black storage unit against the sink.  

Moving ahead further into the flat, you’ve got your two double bedrooms ahead either side of the corridor leading to your living space. Both bedrooms are comfortable double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. To your left is your principle bedroom, positioned just behind your private balcony. Your other bedroom is to the rear of the building and could easily double up as a great guest bedroom, cot room or as a work from home office!

Your open-plan kitchen, living, dining area is where you’d likely be spending most of your time, and for good reason… The open-plan layout lends itself for both a space which is sociable and incredibly bright and airy. Your horse-shoe shaped kitchen has all the integrated appliances you’d expect in a modern kitchen: a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. It was designed with both style and functionality in mind. Lots of countertop space, huge amounts of storage and finished in a dark charcoal grey with an oak countertop. With windows on all three of the external walls in this room, you’re not shy of natural light. The rest of the room lends itself to a hybrid living, dining area. To the front of this room, you’ve got direct access to your private balcony. A further bonus is the indirect access to the well-maintained communal gardens on the ground floor!

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 serenity 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)