Flat for sale in London SE5, 1 Bedroom

One bed, high-ceilinged first floor apartment of 485 square feet, and with buckets of character, within an iconic Camberwell landmark: St. Giles Tower. Originally serving as part of the Infirmary, the historic Victorian building was converted into 18 smart properties in 1990 (the main hospital building has also been converted into residential units). Camberwell Church Street/Peckham Road is a 3 minute walk for buses to Oval and Elephant & Castle tube stations and beyond. Or walk 15-20 minutes for Denmark Hill or Peckham Rye stations. The flat has its own designated parking space. Leasehold.

Up to the first floor and open your front door into a deep green hall where you’ll first be dazzled by those mighty-high ceilings. Off to your right is the big reception room that’s triple(!) aspect and boasts seven individual timber framed windows. Pale carpets, pale walls and bespoke Roman blinds to the four longer windows are welcome decisions here. Straight ahead from the hall is the independent kitchen that’s a simple white fitted one taking two walls, with large casement window and white walls. Next door is the bathroom with over bath shower, simple white suite and brick-style tiling. The bedroom’s next up - a quirky, carpeted, six-walled number; with three windows to two of those. It’s painted in a tasty navy that pays respect to the period and grandeur of the building.

This is a surprisingly green spot for its well-connected location. Brunswick Park is your local, with popular tennis courts. You can also stroll to Lucas Gardens and Ruskin Park. Burgess and Peckham Rye Parks are just a little further, and there’s a popular weekly Farmers’ Market on Camberwell Green (Saturdays, 10am-2pm).

At the top of the road, you land on Camberwell Church Street, the continuation of Peckham Road. So at your feet are the popular buzzy centres of both Camberwell and Peckham. We recommend highly: South London Gallery, live jazz on Fridays at The Crypt, The Camberwell Arms, The Hermits Cave, The Crooked Well and Theo’s (for pizza and panuozzo). Some Peckham treats of note are Peckham Levels, rooftop bars (Frank’s and the one atop The Bussey Building, where you’ll also find rooftop films), Taco Queen, Artusi and Peckham Plex cinema. Local leisure options include Camberwell Leisure Centre on Artichoke Place and Zen Yoga Studio on Camberwell Grove. Also Butterfly Tennis Club (also on cg). For more options, Brixton, Herne Hill, Dulwich, New Cross and Deptford are but a bus ride away.