Albyn Road, London SE8

Sitting on a quiet residential street in the St John’s Conservation Area, this one-bedroom, split-level apartment has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owners. It sits within a handsome Victorian building, with interiors that see a seamless combination of clean contemporary finishes alongside well-preserved period features. Laid with terracotta and shingle, the garden establishes a slice of tranquility with plenty of room for outdoor dining.

The Tour

Accessed through the lower ground-floor private entrance, the apartment opens to a long hallway with engineered oak flooring underfoot. The bright living room lies adjacent and has an original sash bay window pouring south-facing light into the space. A neat fireplace stack sits in the centre with original alcoves flanking either side.

The apartment unfolds to an L-shaped kitchen executed in a monochrome palette with valchromat and plywood cabinetry, topped with smooth quartz worksurfaces and a sleek tiled backsplash. The extractor fan has been cleverly integrated into the chimney breast. A glazed door opens to the garden, adding a seamless sense of flow to the interior plan, while also allowing light to permeate deep within.

Via a short set of steps, the bedroom lies adjacent to the bathroom. Shutters frame an original sash window that faces onto the garden. Located next to the kitchen, the white, gleaming tiles and a black mosaic floor in the bathroom presents a clean, contemporary aesthetic with a walk-in shower and matt black fixtures.

Bold shades of mint green, soft pink and dark grey have been employed to the doors and woodwork, adding playful pops of colour. There are three separate storage areas, one that is utilised as a walk-in wardrobe with extensive shelving and hanging space. The front cupboard is proportionally just as generous and serves as a useful shed space. A useful car charging port also sits just outside the house.

Outdoor Space

Laid with terracotta tiles, a generous patio leads from the kitchen to the garden, which stretches to over 128 sq ft. The shingled area is surrounded by mature, fragrant rosemary, jasmine and acanthus, with Salvia and red and white vines planted towards the edge. There is also plenty of room for a barbeque and bike storage. A wonderfully versatile space, this area is enclosed by neighboring gardens, offering a peaceful spot to dine and entertain during the warmer months.

The Area 

The apartment is found on the quiet, leafy Albyn Road, minutes from peaceful Brookmill Park. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and bars all within easy reach, including now-legendary Browns of Brockley coffee shop, Joyce natural wine bar and L’Oculto for excellent tapas, as well as a wide array of other options. Brockley Farmers’ Market runs nearby every Saturday.

Hilly Fields, arguably one of London’s finest parks, is less than 15 minutes’ walk from the house. As well as expansive green spaces and elevated views across the city, it has a café, playground, a nature reserve, and tennis and basketball courts.

St John's Station is a few minutes walk away and runs direct services to London Bridge in 8 minutes (Jubilee and Northern Lines) and Cannon Street (Circle and District Lines). The house is also close to Deptford Station (from which runs trains to London Bridge in approximately six minutes) and Deptford Bridge's DLR connections.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: Approx. 101 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £160 per annum
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Council Tax Band: B