Claylands Road, Oval, London, SW8

A simply stunning, double-fronted, early Victorian house with three bedrooms that has recently been featured in House & Gardens. EPC Rating D.

The house has recently been fully restored by the current owners to an exceptionally high standard. There has been a huge focus on the restoration of period features. With the help of Sarah Peake; recently named as one of the top 20 up-and-coming interior designers, they have loving restored this house in a sympathetic way with great attention to detail. New double-glazed wooden sash windows have been installed throughout. Cornicing and skirting boards have been restored. Electrics have been rewired allowing for a complete lighting redesign under the guidance of the lighting consultant, Max Barlow, with carefully placed directional spotlights and 5amp lighting in all rooms. There is bespoke joinery throughout the house including the hallway, kitchen, sitting room and all three bedrooms.

The house itself is double fronted and over two floors. On the ground floor are two large rooms either side of the central staircase. The room on the right is a dining room at the front which opens to the kitchen at the back. Off the kitchen is a large utility room or small back kitchen. From the kitchen there is a door out to the garden. The garden is landscaped to provide a patio area at the front which then turns into a more decorative garden to the rear. The room to the left of the stairs on the ground floor is a formal drawing room to the front with focuses around the fireplace and to the rear is a more relaxed space for watching television and reading. There is also access to the garden from this room.

As you head up the stairs to the rear on the half landing is a family bathroom with shower, w/c and sink. Also on this level is the third bedroom, which is currently a child’s room complete with built in day bed.

Continuing up the stairs towards the front of the house are two good sized double rooms, the master has a large en-suite with a bath and walk in shower..

Claylands Road is situated between Meadow Road and Clapham Road. Oval tube station is only a five-minute walk away, benefiting from access to the City, Canary Wharf, Temple, vibrant Vauxhall and the West End. The property is also near several local eateries and delis and a stone's throw away from Surrey County Cricket Ground. The property is also within the St Mark's Conservation Area. The award-winning Vauxhall Park with its lavender garden and popular children's playground is just a few minutes' walk away. Lastly, the house is very close to the Oval Farmer's Market, which takes place on Saturdays.