1-bedroom house · SW2 5LT
Let agreedListed 153 days · slow let
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Area Overview Dumbarton Road sits in the Brixton Hill / Clapham Park area of SW2, a location that offers a strong mix of residential character, everyday convenience and excellent access to both Brixton and Streatham Hill.
It is especially appealing for tenants who want a quieter street setting while still being close to the restaurants, cafés, music venues and shopping that make Brixton such a popular South London destination.
Area data for SW2 5LT also points to a well educated residential profile and relatively low recorded crime for the immediate postcode area, which adds to its rental appeal.
Transport Links · Brixton Station is described as within walking distance from Dumbarton Road, giving access to the Victoria line and fast travel into Central London.
· The nearby Victoria line provides direct connections toward Victoria, Green Park, Oxford Circus, Euston and King's Cross St Pancras.
· Multiple bus routes run through the wider Brixton Hill area, supporting easy travel across South London and into Central London .
· The location is well suited to commuters who want practical access to Brixton, Clapham and Central London. This is an inference based on the nearby station and bus connectivity.
Shopping & Local Amenities · Tesco Brixton Superstore, 13 Acre Lane, SW2 5RS is a strong nearby option for larger grocery shopping.
· The wider Brixton area offers a lively mix of cafés, restaurants, music venues and local shops, which is one of the major lifestyle draws for tenants in SW2 .
· The property is also well placed for the broader neighbourhood amenities of Streatham Hill and Clapham Park, adding to day to day convenience.
Fitness & Green Spaces · Lambeth planning material identifies Hillside Gardens Park and Tooting Bec Common as nearby open spaces in the wider SW2 area.
· The area is also convenient for local leisure and fitness options around Brixton and Streatham Hill, which is a reasonable inference from the surrounding town centre and residential setting.
Property Description A substantial five bedroom split level house with excellent outside space, ideally located on Dumbarton Road in the popular SW2 area.
The property is arranged over three floors and offers five bedrooms, a separate reception room, a large kitchen/dining room, a main bathroom, an additional WC, a utility room, storage, and both a front patio/garden and a generous rear garden/patio.
The layout is especially well suited to professional sharers or students, with a strong balance between private bedroom space and practical communal living areas.
The standout features are the scale of the accommodation and the amount of outdoor space on offer.
The kitchen/dining room creates a sociable hub for day to day living, while the separate reception room adds valuable extra living space that could also support working from home.
With five bedrooms spread across multiple floors, the home offers a good sense of separation and flexibility, and the front and rear garden areas add further appeal.
Altogether, this is a home that combines space, functionality and strong South London connectivity in a well established residential setting. Early viewing is recommended.
Value & comps
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