2 bed flat for sale

Willow House, Curtis Street, London SE1

This light-filled, two-bedroom apartment in Bermondsey has been artfully reconfigured and extended to include more internal space while retaining a tranquil courtyard garden. Special attention has been paid to the material palette, which includes a tactile combination of oak, birch ply, terrazzo, brick and polished concrete. While close to the buzz of Bermondsey Street, the apartment itself is a peaceful, calming space.

The Tour

The apartment’s private entrance opens into a wooden slatted partition that divides the hall from the living room. Sensitively renovated throughout, the current owners have provided plenty of storage space with bespoke wardrobes and shelving in each room. A comfortable living area sits at the front of the plan, where large sash windows draw in plenty of light. Wide oak floorboards complement a lovely palette of colour on the walls and washed linen curtains. Tactile brushed steel handles by the late Italian Architect, Gio Ponti have been added to the internal doors.

A swirling polished concrete floor, warmed by underfloor heating, creates a subtly different character in the newly extended part of the plan. Built from London stock brick, the extension has a voluminous feel, in part from the exposed oak beams overhead. In the kitchen and dining area, light floods in from a substantial skylight and floor-to-ceiling glazed sliding doors open directly onto the garden, filled with luscious plants. Glossy white kitchen cabinetry houses integrated appliances topped with silvery grey Corian worktops.

The primary bedroom sits adjacent to the living room. It makes use of playful pops of pink and terracotta and has a generous bank of built-in birch ply wardrobes along one wall. A door from here opens directly to the garden, adding a seamless sense of flow between indoors and out. The second bedroom also has bespoke birch ply storage and is currently used as a bright study.

In the middle of the plan is a shower room, where colourful terrazzo tiles run underfoot and walls are finished with a textured limewash. A large basin by Lusso Stone and a tap by Vola sit beneath a hand-painted glass splashback and full-height mirror. The walk-in shower is especially generous with a large overhead rose and associated hand-held fixture.

Outside Space

The courtyard garden is paved with grey brick and is accessed from the main bedroom and dining space. Honeysuckle and ivy runs up a trellis and there are deep flower beds filled with mature grasses. Thoughtfully designed bike storage hooks have been placed beneath a roof to protect them from the weather. There is plenty of room for outdoor dining too, made particularly convenient by its position next to the kitchen.

The Area

The apartment is well situated for the best of Bermondsey, the excellent cultural amenities of Bankside and the South Bank, and the newly revitalised Elephant and Castle locale.

The surrounding area has become known as a hub for food markets and superb restaurants; Borough Market is perhaps the most well-known, though Maltby Street also has a brilliant selection of organic artisans and even an outpost for St John’s famous doughnuts. Bermondsey Street, with its excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, is a 10-minute walk away.

There are lots of brilliant places to pick up coffee and pastries close to the apartment, including the Crol and Co, which is only a five-minute walk away, Watchhouse and award-winning Chapter 72.

There are several art galleries close by including The Drawing Room, located at the end of the street, and the White Cube’s Bermondsey Gallery, a 13-minute walk away. The green spaces of Bermondsey Spa Gardens, Burgess Park and Southwark Park are also nearby.

Bermondsey Station is a 15-minute walk away and runs Jubilee Line services. London Bridge Station is around a 20-minute walk for Northern and Jubilee Lines and National Rail services nationwide. The City is a 30-minute walk across London or Tower Bridge.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 89 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,488 per annum
Ground Rent: Approx. £300 per annum
Council Tax Band: C