Victorian Heights, Battersea, SW8

A wonderfully bright and spacious 1,770 sq. ft. loft apartment arranged over two floors within Victorian Heights, a beautifully converted former schoolhouse set within gated, landscaped grounds on a quiet residential street in Battersea’s sought-after Diamond Conservation Area.

This prestigious school conversion was originally built in the late 1800s and was formerly known as Thackeray School. The school closed in the 1980s and was later converted for commercial use before being transformed into loft apartments in 2004.

The current owners have completely refurbished the apartment throughout, creating a beautifully finished and thoughtfully designed home that combines the character, volume and architectural detail of the original building with an exceptional contemporary specification. Great care has been taken to enhance the sense of space and natural light, while introducing a high-quality modern finish across the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, climate control and home automation systems.

The apartment offers impressive proportions throughout, including two large bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a WC, both full bathrooms are en suites. The mezzanine level provides excellent flexibility and can be used in a variety of ways to suit the needs of the owner, whether as a principal bedroom suite, guest area, home office or additional living space. A spacious, modern open-plan kitchen leads onto a generous entertaining and living area, enhanced by striking 4.52m ceiling heights and an extraordinary array of windows, flooding the apartment with natural light.

The kitchen has been finished to an excellent standard and includes a suite of high-quality Gaggenau appliances, including an oven, steam oven, microwave oven, large hob and integrated coffee machine. A bespoke mirrored splashback incorporates an integrated television, adding both style and functionality to the space.

Further upgrades include air conditioning installed in the living room and both bedrooms, providing year-round comfort. Nest smart thermostats have also been fitted throughout the living room and both bedrooms, allowing independent climate control in each principal space.

The apartment further benefits from a comprehensive AV distribution system, fully integrated home automation, and Lutron smart lighting throughout, all controllable via dedicated touch panels. These features create a highly practical and sophisticated living environment, ideal for modern day-to-day living as well as entertaining.

Additional benefits include a share of freehold, lift access, secure parking, and eligibility for on-street residents’ parking permits. There may also be the possibility to purchase a second car parking space by separate negotiation. The communal gardens are beautifully maintained and provide a peaceful, tranquil space for residents to enjoy. Lift access is a particularly rare benefit for Victorian school conversions, and Victorian Heights also offers night-time security and a full-time estate caretaker.

The apartment is offered chain free and with a share of freehold.

Located on Thackeray Road, a peaceful residential street close to the shops, bars and restaurants of Queenstown Road, Battersea Park Road and Lavender Hill. The property is also within easy reach of Clapham Common and Battersea Park, with excellent transport links including Clapham Common Underground Station, Queenstown Road Battersea Station, numerous bus routes, and the nearby Nine Elms Northern Line extension.