5 Porteus Place, London, SW4

Superb two bedroom apartment set within the desirable Porteus Place development.

Description

Set within a beautiful contemporary, purpose-built gated development in the heart of Clapham Old Town, this immaculate two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers exceptional modern living in a secure and well-maintained development. Porteus Place benefits from lift access, CCTV, fob-controlled entry, and a concierge service, alongside landscaped communal areas designed with porphyry stone, water features, and mature planting.

Located on the second floor, the apartment features a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. This room features dark fumed-oak flooring, crisp white walls, and striking dark-framed windows that flood the space with natural light. The sleek kitchen is arranged along one wall and finished with Nero Assoluto granite worktops, integrated Siemens appliances, handleless cabinetry, and subtle LED lighting, creating a seamless contemporary aesthetic. From the living area, doors lead out onto a lovely south-west facing balcony.

The principal bedroom is generously proportioned, complete with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with floor-to-ceiling windows with a door open to a Juliet balcony. The second bedroom is also a well-sized double, served by the main bathroom.

Further benefits include underfloor heating throughout and secure basement parking with cycle storage. A beautifully presented home in a thoughtfully designed development, ideal for those seeking comfort, security, and modern design in

Location

Porteus Place is situated 0.4 miles from Clapham Common Tube Station with links to the city via the Northern Line. There are also numerous bus stops running both east and west, and also into central London.

The property is conveniently located next to Clapham Old Town which offers various restaurants including the Michelin star rated Trinity, several trendy bars, boutiques, a cinema, supermarket and gym.

Square Footage: 1,032 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 138 years remaining.


Additional Info

For those in search of an active lifestyle or just some open space, Macaulay Walk is directly across the road from Clapham Common, which has over 200 green acres used by sports
clubs, with an all-weather games area, tennis courts and cricket pitches. There is also a bowling green, two playgrounds and three ponds, not to mention three cafés and a pub. The common is also host to a variety of summer events and festivals.

From healthy breakfasts to pub lunches to dinner and wine, the variety of great restaurants, pubs, bars and cafés, as well as the weekly food-specialist Venn Street Market, have made this area a firm favourite with food lovers.

Well connected, Clapham Old Town feels like a small English village in London’s Zone Two. It is also just minutes from bustling Clapham High Street. There are a number of traditional independent shops – from the butcher and greengrocer to a local florist who grows her own flowers in a nearby allotment.

Beyond the great drinking spots, sporting facilities and cultural events on the common, the local cinema is a real treat. The Clapham Picture House manages to mix blockbusters with art house releases, and has become a Clapham cultural landmark.