A striking, Victorian-style new-build development of five one, two and three-bedroom apartments in an enviable location just off Clapham Common and close to Clapham South. Designed with modern day living in mind, the apartments have been finished to the highest of standards and are turn-key ready.
Designed and constructed by a highly regarded builder specialising in smaller-scale, exceptional residential boutique schemes in south-west London, the details are meticulous and the craftsmanship outstanding. Oak engineered wood flooring runs throughout, internal doors are a striking ebony black, Farrow & Ball paints create a stand-out but neutral palette with wood panelling in the bedrooms and living rooms. Dual-tone kitchens with quartz Carrera marble-style worksurfaces feature fully integrated appliances including hot water taps and induction hobs. Storage has been well considered, with bespoke wardrobes and cabinetry in each apartment.
Security and sustainability are paramount and include a video intercom entry system, solar panels, underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows and a 10-year warranty.
Everyday shopping sits close at hand. Bellevue Road, along the western edge of Wandsworth Common, holds a run of independent shops, delis and specialist food stores, while Hildreth Street in Balham adds its pedestrian market alongside Blackbird Bakery, the Volker & Quinn deli and the grocers around Balham High Road. Northcote Road in SW11, with its long-standing street market and independent boutiques, is a short walk or bus ride away. For the larger weekly shop, the supermarkets around Balham and the shops at Clapham Junction are both within easy reach, so most needs are met without going far.
Balham and the common are well served for eating out. Chez Bruce on Bellevue Road, a Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking Wandsworth Common, is one of the best-known dining rooms in South West London, while The Nightingale on Nightingale Lane is the local Young's pub. Hildreth Street adds independents such as Milk and Brickwood for coffee and brunch, and the restaurants of Northcote Road and Balham High Road fill in the rest, from neighbourhood bistros to a spread of familiar names.
Life here revolves around Wandsworth Common, with its tennis courts, lakes and wide lawns given over to parkrun, sport and events through the year. Close by, The Bedford in Balham is a long-running venue for live music and comedy, and the Clapham Picturehouse on Venn Street shows both independent and mainstream film. The bars and restaurants around Balham High Road add to the evenings out, while the open spaces of Clapham Common and Tooting Common are both a short walk or ride away.
Alderbrook Road is well connected. Clapham South, on the Northern line in zone 2, is a short walk away, with direct trains to the City and the West End, Leicester Square in around twenty minutes. Wandsworth Common station, on the Southern network, runs to Clapham Junction and London Victoria, while Balham, a little further, brings the Northern line and National Rail together, including Thameslink services. Clapham Junction, one of the country's busiest interchanges, is close by for fast routes to Waterloo, Victoria and the south coast. Local buses along Nightingale Lane and Balham High Road complete the picture.