Summary - 24 MARY DATCHELOR HOUSE, 2D CAMBERWELL GROVE, LONDON SE5 8FB
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Large two-double-bedroom Edwardian conversion with parking and communal garden in Camberwell Grove..
1100 sq ft spacious school conversion apartment
Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms
Allocated off-street parking and communal garden
High ceilings, double glazing, characterful period features
EPC rating D — electric underfloor heating (higher running costs)
Leasehold with long term remaining; ground rent £350 (average)
Located in inner-city area with excellent transport links
Local crime levels are higher than average; review safety measures
Set within a handsome Edwardian school conversion on Camberwell Grove, this substantial two-double-bedroom apartment offers 1,100 sq ft of well-proportioned living space and generous ceiling heights. The open-plan kitchen/dining area has been updated with contemporary finishes and large windows that fill the principal rooms with light. Two bathrooms and allocated off-street parking add everyday convenience for city living, while a communal garden provides a quiet outdoor space.
The property suits first-time buyers or professionals seeking a spacious, characterful home in an inner-city, highly qualified neighbourhood with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Transport links and a wide range of local amenities — cafes, supermarkets, gyms and independent shops — are all close by, and several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach.
Buyers should note the flat is leasehold with a long remaining term, a ground rent of £350 (average) and an EPC rating of D. Heating is electric underfloor, which may affect running costs compared with gas systems. The area records higher-than-average crime levels; prospective purchasers may wish to review local safety measures and insurance implications.
Overall, this apartment combines period character and modernised interiors with practical benefits like parking and a communal garden. It represents a roomy, central London option for buyers who value space, good connectivity and proximity to Camberwell and Peckham amenities, while being mindful of energy performance and local crime statistics.
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