House For Sale £1,350,000
This exceptional five-bedroom house can be found on Talma Road, a residential street lined with Victorian townhouses near Brixton Station. The house, which has a large private garden, has recently been extensively remodelled and extended; the volume-enhancing design places a strong emphasis on light and the footprint of the house now extends to just over 1,600 sq ft internally.
The Building
During the 1970s, the house was home – for a time – to activist Olive Morris, a prominent community leader in feminist, Black nationalist, and squatter’s rights campaigns. She squatted several residences in Brixton over the years, of which Talma Road was one, and an English Heritage Blue Plaque will soon be added to the house to commemorate this.
The Tour
The house presents a smart façade to the street, with its delicate decorative cornicing and pitched bay window. The entrance leads to a large living room at the front of the plan, which is adjoined by a family room and is illuminated by natural light from both aspects. Many of the original features have been cleverly reinstated, including an ornate ceiling rose, cornicing and a Victorian fireplace.
The rear of the ground floor contains a spacious extension that encompasses a kitchen and dining area. This has been thoughtfully realised by the current owner, who has used a palette of sleek materials to create a considered, contemporary space, featuring Argento marble, stained oak cabinetry and gunmetal sanitary ware designed by Piet Boon. The kitchen runs the length of one side of the room, culminating in a series of bespoke cabinets that form a useful pantry area. A series of large bi-folding doors, which open onto the garden, flood the space with light and dissolve the division between indoors and out. Two large skylights allow further light in, while a glass door leads onto a separate terrace, greened with trailing ivy.
An original staircase leads upstairs, where three bedrooms can be found on the first floor; one of these is currently used as an office space. There is a family bathroom, fitted with white porcelain tiles that chime beautifully with a Lusso stone sink and smart brass fittings. The top floor accommodates two further bedrooms, one of which has a spacious en suite and is finished in tones of dusty pink micro cement.
Outdoor Space
The house has a beautifully landscaped rear garden, designed by the award-winning Sprout Up, that provides an oasis of calm. Raised beds have been planted with a variety of greenery, creating a tranquil backdrop for a seating area that has been laid to gravel. The space is enclosed by black-painted timber fencing and feels incredibly private and peaceful.
The Area
Talma Road is in the heart of Brixton, a lively area known for its excellent food and bar scene. Nearby Brixton Village, Market Row and Acre Lane are all highly recommended destinations. The Ritzy Cinema, Electric Brixton and Brixton O2 Academy are much-loved local institutions. Newly opened is The Department Store, a grand, renovated 1876 Bon Marche building that now houses collaborative workspaces, a Pure Vinyl record shop, a community Post Office and Canova Hall restaurant and bar.
The green spaces of Rush Common and Brockwell Park are close by. Brockwell Park is one of London’s best and has a cafe, tennis courts and a walled garden. Each summer it is host to the Lambeth Country Show, as well as an array of music festivals.
There are a variety of transport connections within easy reach. Buses run across the city from Brixton Hill, while the Victoria Line at Brixton Underground offers speedy connections to central London.
The Building
During the 1970s, the house was home – for a time – to activist Olive Morris, a prominent community leader in feminist, Black nationalist, and squatter’s rights campaigns. She squatted several residences in Brixton over the years, of which Talma Road was one, and an English Heritage Blue Plaque will soon be added to the house to commemorate this.
The Tour
The house presents a smart façade to the street, with its delicate decorative cornicing and pitched bay window. The entrance leads to a large living room at the front of the plan, which is adjoined by a family room and is illuminated by natural light from both aspects. Many of the original features have been cleverly reinstated, including an ornate ceiling rose, cornicing and a Victorian fireplace.
The rear of the ground floor contains a spacious extension that encompasses a kitchen and dining area. This has been thoughtfully realised by the current owner, who has used a palette of sleek materials to create a considered, contemporary space, featuring Argento marble, stained oak cabinetry and gunmetal sanitary ware designed by Piet Boon. The kitchen runs the length of one side of the room, culminating in a series of bespoke cabinets that form a useful pantry area. A series of large bi-folding doors, which open onto the garden, flood the space with light and dissolve the division between indoors and out. Two large skylights allow further light in, while a glass door leads onto a separate terrace, greened with trailing ivy.
An original staircase leads upstairs, where three bedrooms can be found on the first floor; one of these is currently used as an office space. There is a family bathroom, fitted with white porcelain tiles that chime beautifully with a Lusso stone sink and smart brass fittings. The top floor accommodates two further bedrooms, one of which has a spacious en suite and is finished in tones of dusty pink micro cement.
Outdoor Space
The house has a beautifully landscaped rear garden, designed by the award-winning Sprout Up, that provides an oasis of calm. Raised beds have been planted with a variety of greenery, creating a tranquil backdrop for a seating area that has been laid to gravel. The space is enclosed by black-painted timber fencing and feels incredibly private and peaceful.
The Area
Talma Road is in the heart of Brixton, a lively area known for its excellent food and bar scene. Nearby Brixton Village, Market Row and Acre Lane are all highly recommended destinations. The Ritzy Cinema, Electric Brixton and Brixton O2 Academy are much-loved local institutions. Newly opened is The Department Store, a grand, renovated 1876 Bon Marche building that now houses collaborative workspaces, a Pure Vinyl record shop, a community Post Office and Canova Hall restaurant and bar.
The green spaces of Rush Common and Brockwell Park are close by. Brockwell Park is one of London’s best and has a cafe, tennis courts and a walled garden. Each summer it is host to the Lambeth Country Show, as well as an array of music festivals.
There are a variety of transport connections within easy reach. Buses run across the city from Brixton Hill, while the Victoria Line at Brixton Underground offers speedy connections to central London.
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