A Victorian Cottage on a Quiet Lane Surrounded by Flowers in South-East London
Today, we are heading to south-east London to tour a reimagined Victorian cottage in the most idyllic setting. The 62-square-meter cottage is located on Choumert Square, a private, pedestrianized lane filled with plants and flowers in a peaceful area of Peckham.
The cottage, built around 1870, is one of the terraced cottages linked by a bustling communal garden that is part of the National Garden Scheme’s Open Gardens.
A private front garden leads you to the entrance of the renovated house, featuring an open-plan living space and two comfortable bedrooms.
Entry to the home is currently through the garden door in the bay, as the original front door (with beautiful stained glass) is blocked by the dining area created in that nook.
The open-plan living space features a beautiful reclaimed terracotta floor, adding warmth, texture, and character to the space.
A cozy seating area occupies one side of the living space by the bay window overlooking the gardens, and the other half is transformed into a beautiful built-in dining area.
The built-in banquette with sage-green upholstery is tucked nicely between the original front door and the bookcase. Paired with a rustic wooden dining table, the nook paired contemporary additions with a more traditional style, suiting the Victorian heritage.
The space under the stairs is fitted with storage featuring paneled door fronts.
Beyond the seating area is a beautiful new kitchen with bespoke walnut cabinetry, Calacatta marble counters sourced from Diespeker & Co, and aged brass taps.
The space is small, but the U-shaped kitchen, with the cooker snug in a little niche, provides plenty of work and storage space.
The window in the wall between the kitchen and the bathroom lets natural light from the large skylights in the bathroom flow into the kitchen area. The stained glass clerestory window is a beautiful reminder of the house’s origins.
The shower room is wonderfully bright thanks to the huge skylights. Fitted with turquoise zellige tiles, the space is functional and a lovely bright color pop in an otherwise neutral-toned home.
The first floor houses a spacious double bedroom with original Victorian floorboards and a dressing room with floor-to-ceiling wardrobes at the back.
A small nook in the bedroom has been transformed into a cozy seating area with a terracotta-colored armchair and a gallery wall.
A wooden staircase with underneath storage leads you to the attic floor.
The mezzanine space has a low, pitched ceiling, but it serves nicely as a guest bedroom or a home office. It also offers plenty of extra storage space under the eaves, hidden nicely with yellow curtains.
From the paved front garden, you can access this charming lane awash with flowers, and at the end of the path is a lively communal garden filled with yucca, hydrangeas, and several seating areas.
What a charming spot in the center of London, being so surrounded by nature and with charming historic houses as well!
The house is listed for £695,000 at The Modern House.