1 Bedroom Flat, Grimsel Path, Camberwell, SE5

BRICKWORKS SAYS

This one-bedroom flat, with interiors designed by Abel Sloane, is tucked within a classic 1960s London estate: modest in height, rich in greenery and full of neighbourly warmth. Quiet in all the right ways, it has the kind of easy, grounded atmosphere that quickly feels like home.

Poured concrete floors run throughout, with materials and textures taking centre stage. The kitchen, designed by Dean Edmonds, features stainless-steel cupboard fronts and worktops paired with warm wood grain, which softens the look and ties everything together. In the living and dining area, the glass-fronted balcony on the first floor offers peaceful views of the communal gardens below. The spacious hallway includes built-in cupboards and a small nook that serves as a micro-study and pocket library. There’s plenty of potential here, but it already lives beautifully.

And then there’s Camberwell itself—vibrant, creative and famously unfussy. You’ve got Silk Road for unbeatable Chinese, Lala Books for slow browsing, and Cable Café when you want live music. Transport links make it simple to sweep into central London, yet it’s just as effortless to escape the city entirely when the mood strikes, whether for countryside rambles or coastal days out.

THE OWNERS SAY

We love our flat, the estate, the communal gardens, and the area so much—it’s an incredible, warm and quiet place to live. The neighbours are friendly, considerate and kind. We're surrounded by peace and quiet due to the communal gardens, which we routinely walk or sit within—they’re so lovely.

We also love being so close to Camberwell for the beautiful pubs, restaurants and independent shops. We're in a great corner of south-east London; within walking distance of Camberwell, Oval, Kennington, Brixton, Stockwell, and Elephant & Castle. It's also a 30-minute walk to Waterloo and a 45-minute walk to Covent Garden, so exploring the city on foot is really easy.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating D
Potential Energy Rating C

Council Tax:
Band A in the borough of Southwark.
£1,195 in 2025/26

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £50
Gas N/A
Water £51
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Tenure:
Leasehold with 94 years left on the lease.

Service charge:
£300 per month.

This covers unlimited heating and hot water, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, repairs, and communal electricity. Southwark Council owns the freehold and maintains the building and gardens on a regular basis.

Ground rent:
£10 per annum.

Neighbours:
The building has a total of 16 flats.

EWS1:
The building is exempt.

Recent work:
The current owners have completely renovated the flat, introducing concrete floors throughout, a new kitchen, and a new bathroom. They also converted a walk-in wardrobe into a little library/study space.

Getting around:
It’s a great spot for getting into London—and out of it, for that matter. Oval (Northern line, Z2) is an eight-minute walk away, while the Overground and National Rail are a 15-minute walk from the flat to Denmark Hill (Z2). Nearby Camberwell New Road and Walworth Road are serviced by reliable bus routes that head into central and southeast London.

Onward plans:
The current owners are hoping to move to a home with a bit more space, as they’d like a spare room to host guests. They’re actively looking for their next home.

Anything else:
The flat’s interiors were designed by Abel Sloane, one half of 1 9 3 4, a London-based practice that has been dealing in twentieth-century design since 2012.

THE LEGAL BIT

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