Pepys Road, London, SE14

@tanyabaker.co.uk can be visited on instagram to see the full video tour and other videos of this home.

Welcome to this impressive Victorian townhouse on Pepys Road in Telegraph Hill, a unique, creative community populated by generations of artists and musicians who settled on the hill after graduation from the nearby Goldsmiths College. The annual Telegraph Hill Arts Festival is a much celebrated local event, featuring a grand theatrical production where children and their parents come together with a true sense of creativity and community spirit.

With six bedrooms, three reception rooms, wonderful outside space and the most amazing sound-proofed recording studio with sound booth, this home is an unusual find, one of very few remaining in this footprint and design which hasn’t been converted into flats, presenting everything you could hope for and much more.

Come on in…

The front of the property is adorned with intricate, fully restored stonework. Climb the Portland stone steps from the private driveway to the front door, which opens to reveal herringbone wooden flooring and a sweeping staircase rising ahead of you, complete with motion sensor tread lighting and detailed cornicing characteristic of Victorian architecture. The magnificent proportions and deep blue tones give an opulent feel as you enter the property, expertly combining a contemporary retro feel with traditional Victorian grandeur.

The heart of the home…

At the front of the property is the kitchen; the heart of the home, with a beautiful bay window so you can look out and watch the world go by. The light pours in, and with the lofty ceilings and original features, the room is a joy.
"Our family has lived, laughed and flourished together right here in this kitchen."
From frantic morning breakfasts as everyone prepares for the day to the post-work catch-up over a simple dinner in the evening, this room is where the whole family comes together.

Bespoke white handleless cabinetry topped with granite worktops, handmade to make the most of the space. The sink unit is moulded stainless steel giving the nod to an industrial style, softened by the reclaimed wooden floor. Directly above the recording studio, the floor has been sound-proofed, to minimise sound transfer between the floors.

"We love having the little sofa in the window, it’s one more spot to sit and chat while we cook."

The space is ideal for entertaining, with room for a substantial family dining table and double-opening wooden doors to the sitting room. The sitting room has an original, working, feature fireplace with a traditional tiled inset, a marble surround, and wonderful French doors that open onto the terrace with steps leading down to the garden. Light fills this space in all directions, glinting playfully off the disco ball hanging above the dining table - a subtle nod to the great parties this room has seen over the years.

"We often host dinner parties for family and friends and each Christmas we comfortably seat twenty people in this room."

There is a useful utility room at the rear of the home to keep the washing machines and tumble dryers out of the way and at the end of the hallway stairs lead down into the lower ground floor.

The perfect note...

Whether you are a professional musician or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this completely individual space is a must for any musically-minded buyer.
This lower floor can be accessed separately via a side-door entrance to allow clients and guests to come and go or you could create a self-contained apartment or living accommodation for a relative, tenant or au pair.

The acoustically designed, sound-proofed recording studio and sound booth are at the front of the property, beneath the kitchen. Of course, if making music is not for you, then this room could be an awesome cinema or practical downstairs bedroom, with an option to turn the sound booth into an en-suite.

The family room has French doors leading directly out to the garden and is an excellent lounge to enjoy on a break from recording, or equally good as a games room or teenagers' hangout.
Time for bed…
After a long and busy day, head up to the first and second floors, where you will find a wonderful living room with another original fireplace and windows looking out to the front of the home, with an uninterrupted view towards Goldmiths’ iconic building half a kilometre away, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun.

The master bedroom can be found on this first floor, enjoying a stunning and peaceful aspect overlooking the garden and a grand landscape of mature trees. Here too is the family bathroom.

On the second floor, there are three further double bedrooms and a bathroom, and finally, tucked away in the eaves of the property, the sixth bedroom.

Bathrooms…

Keeping the thread of retro-inspired interiors, the bathroom is restored and refurbished in 70s style with original tiling and pine cladding, accented by mid-century vintage cabinets and fittings, brought up to date with a contemporary shower enclosure.

Outside…

The driveway at the front of the home can comfortably accommodate two vehicles, with an electric charging point already installed. A gate to the side gives access to the garden at the rear and the recording studio.

The terrace comes off the family room on the first floor. It is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy an early morning cup of tea as you listen to the morning chorus - be it the distant pecking of the resident Woodpecker or the melodic song of the Great Tits and Goldfinches.

Steps lead down to the rest of the garden and straight to a pergola covering a large dining and BBQ terrace alongside a decked seating space overlooked by a beautiful mature pear tree. Sit beneath the trailing clematis and honeysuckle as you enjoy an al fresco meal in the dappled shade or laze on the luscious lawn bordered with a row of ornamental cherry trees for added privacy.

With so many zoned garden areas, you can find a space to enjoy the sun or shade at any time of the day. At the far end of the 100 ft garden, before you reach the row of silver birches, you’ll find another terrace shaded by a fig tree, a large shed for all your garden furniture and tools and two raised planting beds for soft fruits and vegetables if you want to have a go at growing your own.

Out and about…

Just a few minutes walk from a wide variety of bus routes and less than 10 minutes walk to the nearest station at New Cross Gate, you can be at London Bridge in just 20 minutes door to door. Queens Road Peckham and Nunhead stations are a pleasant 15 minute walk away, the latter with direct access to St Pancras station for travelling further afield.
There are many great choices for schools in the area, starting from nursery age right through to sixth form. From Edmund Waller and Temple Grove primary schools to Deptford Green and Haberdashers' Aske’s.

"Our children developed to their full potential and made friends they have kept to this day thanks to the nurturing and creative environment at Edmund Waller Primary."

The area has abundant open space, with parks just two minutes away for you to take younger children or for teenagers to hang out at the skate park or football cage. There are also many lovely walking routes for a gentle stroll on a summer evening.

Beautiful through the lens but even better in real life, this home is a must-view. Please call today to see it in person.