Flat for sale in Breakspears Road, Brockley SE4

Big, bright and beautiful two bedroom conversion flat of over 800 square feet, on the first floor of a Brockley mansion, with a Freehold-share and a vast communal garden – access this from the rear of the raised ground floor. You may also access the garden via Breakspears Mews.

Period features are plentiful. We love the high ceilings, sash windows and original floor boards. The owners have lived in this property for eight years, but have lived in the building itself for a total of 16 years.

Walk six minutes to St. John’s Station and 12 to Brockley Station. Further to this, Deptford Bridge and Lewisham (for DLR services) are both a 14 minute walk.

Your own front door is on the first floor. You open into a pleasingly generous hall. Your (sash-windowed) bathroom is straight ahead. This has a traditional-style bathroom suite with recently fitted washstand, polished brass fixtures and contemporary wall and floor tiles. Plus, you have an over-bath shower plus separate shower attachment.

To your left of the front door is your first bedroom, of 12 feet by over 6 feet, in a soft pink hue. A big east-facing sash window to leafy vistas features, and you have a vertical radiator plus coving overhead and high skirting boards.

Next along is your massive reception room (also east-facing = delightful morning sun), of over 17 feet by over 15 feet, with shelving to your alcoves, and a central fireplace. The bay window area is a natural spot for your table and chairs.

Adjacent is the large and light master bedroom, of over 13 feet by nearly 15 feet, and carpeted. A pair of west-facing windows (with smart slimline radiators underneath) deliver green views over gardens. A beautifully quiet, tranquil space, with the pleasant sound of birdsong drifting through the windows, it is hard to believe you are in London! A large built-in artisan cupboard/closet provides ample storage space.

Finally, off your L-shaped hall is the independent kitchen with west-facing sash. Enjoy modern white units here, and these are teamed with wooden worktops and a smart tiled floor.

What’s around? Hilly Fields (walk 10 minutes) is a brilliant public green space with sports courts, playground, cute cafe, and even a stone circle! Its summit stands 175 feet above sea level – offering incredible panoramic views. Other local parks include Ladywell Fields and Telegraph Hill Upper and Lower Parks, plus Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery.

Brockley Market (a vibrant community hangout loved by foodies, and founded by one of your neighbours) is but a five minute walk from your door. The Talbot pub is a nice local with fairly new management and a pleasant garden. Middleton Deli is a good tip for fantastic coffee, pastries, brunches, and fresh loaves. Browns of Brockley, a staunch favourite with local coffee lovers, is 12 minutes away.

Brockley has strong independent bars and restaurants such as Ellary’s and l'Oculto and cool bars: Brickfields and Joyce, and you’ve got Brockley Brewery of course, if tap room is more your style.

The Deptford High Street area – including Deptford Market Yard – is very trendy, with bars, night spots, cafes, restaurants and breweries. We particularly rate salt, Marcella, Isla Ray’s, Stockton and Villages. Deli X is great for bread, coffee and suchlike.

Central New Cross is close, with contemporary art gallery (Goldsmiths cca) within the Goldsmiths campus, plus a good variety of pubs; we rate The Earl of Derby, The Rose Inn, and Fat Walrus. Meze Mangal (on Lewisham Way) serves up good value Turkish food. Central Lewisham’s handy for mall shopping and markets, plus a modern leisure centre with pool.

Peckham’s thriving cafes, bars, galleries and restaurants are a mere bus ride away.