SE24 109 Shakespeare Road, Herne Hill, London

The property offers an exciting opportunity to create a substantial 4-bedroom family home, with further potential offered by the existing basement accommodation. The planning application (Ref: 26/01559/FUL) proposes the conversion of the vacant ground floor to provide a 4-bedroom / 7-person self-contained dwelling extending to approximately 1,556 sqft (144.5 sqm), together with private amenity space to the front and rear. The existing ground-floor accommodation benefits from generous ceiling heights of approximately 3.0 m, providing excellent volume and a strong basis for a premium residential conversion. The application has progressed to the Section 106 legal agreement stage, with completion of the agreement anticipated shortly. Full details of the application are available via Lambeth Council's planning portal. Beyond the current application, the property also includes substantial basement accommodation with an existing ceiling height of 2.1 m, offering purchasers potential to create additional units subject to the necessary consents. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority regarding the current planning position and the potential for any further development.

Situated in the desirable residential neighbourhood of Poet's Corner, the property occupies an attractive position between the vibrant amenities of Brixton and the village-like, family-friendly character of Herne Hill. The property benefits from excellent connectivity, with easy access to an extensive range of parks, schools, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Herne Hill station is approximately 0.5 miles (10 mins walk) away, providing direct services to London Victoria (in 10 mins), together with Thameslink services to Blackfriars (in 13 mins) , Farringdon (in 14 mins) and St Pancras International (in 22 mins) Brixton Underground station, approximately 0.8 miles (15 mins) provides fast connections across London via the Victoria line. Numerous bus routes are also available within a short walk. The surrounding area is particularly well served for residential living, with Brockwell Park and Brockwell Lido nearby, alongside a wide selection of independent cafés, bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets and gyms. Together with the area's strong transport links and established residential character, this makes the property particularly well positioned for the proposed residential conversion.