Introducing Hemingway, a 1870s Victorian Arts and Crafts home in South London. This period family home blends original features and antique details with a clean, contemporary aesthetic, offering a fresh modern feel without compromising its historic charm.
At the front of the house are two spacious reception rooms, both featuring generous proportions, light wooden flooring, and original period details. The first, currently used as a lounge, includes a large bay window with café-style shutters, a wood-burning stove, built-in bookshelves, and a central jute rug. A statement amber curtain separates this room from the hallway, accessible through an open doorway. The second room serves as both a dining area and a library, with wall-to-wall bookshelves, an antique table at its centre, and a marble fireplace on the opposite wall. Both reception rooms are connected by open walkways rather than doors, allowing light to flow freely between the spaces and creating a sense of cohesion.
The rear extension offers a more contemporary feel, featuring an open-plan kitchen, parquet flooring and dual Crittall doors that open directly onto the garden. The kitchen is decorated in soft pastel tones with Shaker-style cabinets, while the island features a marble countertop and seating for two at bar stools. It sits on a tiled section that subtly zones it from the rest of the open-plan space. Opposite the kitchen is an open area, providing ample space for pull-back during kitchen shoots. It's styled with an antique display cabinet, a statement chair and a large plant in a terracotta pot
Upstairs, the first floor is an entirely dedicated master suite with an emperor-size bedroom, a literary library with two original Cassina Le Corbusier chairs and an original Victorian writing desk. The master suite also has an exclusive powder room decorated with vintage furniture and a gilded mirror. The bathroom features the original Victorian cast iron bath on a checkerboard floor and a walk-in shower. The second floor is dedicated to the children, two bright single bedrooms furnished with desks, a swing, and a children's play area with a sofa bed and a projector for entertainment.
Located in close proximity to Central London, Zone 2 connections and access to Thameslink national train services, the property is easily accessible. The house resonates with its art-thriving location, which played a significant role in the thriving Arts & Crafts movement, Roxy Music, Cool Britannia and the YBAs since the Victorian era. The property boasts high ceilings, incorporating natural materials with a personal touch to create a unique style. If this sounds like the location for your filming/shoot brief, contact us.
