Nightingale Lane, Balham, SW12

Located within the highly regarded Nightingale Triangle, this architecturally redesigned semi-detached house offers a contemporary aesthetic while preserving the original character. Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by Mandarin Stone marble tiles and a charming entrance hall featuring original stained-glass leaded windows, timber panelling, and a beamed ceiling. Smoked oak chevron flooring runs throughout the ground floor, leading into a double reception room bathed in natural light from a large bow window. The original fireplace surround and Clearview woodburning stove lend the space a distinguished feel. The room is elegantly divided by a custom, dual-faced “cloud” partition designed by Ermes Ponti and crafted in hand-veneered, stained oak, while built-in banquette leather seating and a table provide a relaxed spot to enjoy views of the landscaped garden through the box window.

An open-plan kitchen with bespoke lightweight marine-grade wood cabinetry, elegant Calacatta Brazil quartzite worktops, and Siemens integrated appliances and induction hob provides a transition into a strikingly modern, hand-crafted rear extension. At a lower level to the kitchen, separated by a bespoke Ermes Ponti shelving unit, is a sitting room characterised by poured ply-form concrete walls offering subtle texture and contrast to the Costa Esmeralda marble that surrounds the Contura woodburning stove. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and sliding glass doors flood the space with light and provide a seamless connection to the landscaped Mediterranean textural and scented garden, providing an introduction of colour and greenery throughout the year. Limestone paving slabs, considered outdoor lighting, and bespoke corten steel water feature and planters add a sense of refinement. The southeast-facing garden also has a Fògher barbeque and outdoor kitchen, providing a perfect spot for hosting during the summer months. The external cast concrete walls of the rear extension are subtly patterned with the grain of timber formwork to provide a connection to the landscape.

Ascending upstairs, there are three large double bedrooms, all retaining original character such as original Arts and Crafts doors, fireplace surrounds, and exposed original beams within the top-floor vaulted bedroom and ensuite shower room. The principal suite is located to the rear of the home and has a large walk-through dressing area with bespoke oak wardrobes and bathroom vanity with Turkish marble, alongside a shower room and lavatory. An additional double bedroom and family bathroom are located on the first floor.

The lower ground floor provides a separate annex, accessible either via its own side entrance or downstairs from the main hallway. Here the accommodation includes two further spacious double bedrooms, a large family bathroom, and a separate open-plan kitchen and living room. There is also a large utility room with Miele washer dryer and plenty of built-in storage. Additional modern comforts and technology include underfloor heating, an integrated speaker system, Nest thermostat-controlled heating, and a video entry system. The home has off-street parking for two cars and an EV charge point, behind an electronic remotely controlled gate.

Nightingale Lane is a desirable residential street located between Clapham South and Balham, within ‘The Nightingale Triangle’. The area is characterised by a mix of well-maintained Victorian and Edwardian homes. The street benefits from a quiet, residential atmosphere with mature trees and a strong community feel, including a range of businesses and The Nightingale pub. There are excellent local schools nearby, including Outstanding-rated secondaries and popular primaries, all within walking distance. The Foundation Schools Coach Service stops moments from the house for Dulwich College, JAGS and Alleyn’s.

Transport links are excellent, with Clapham South Underground Station (Northern Line) approximately five minutes’ walk away and Balham Station offering both Underground and National Rail services within easy reach. Local amenities include a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants located nearby in Balham and Clapham, while the large open green space of Clapham Common is only a short walking distance from the home.

Parking - Off street