1 bed detached house for sale

Elms Road, London SW4

So this is on Elms Road in Clapham, SW4. You’re literally 20 seconds from Clapham Common — not “estate agent seconds”, actual seconds. You step outside and the Common is there. Cafés, pubs, transport, green space… it’s all on your doorstep.

But here’s where it gets really special: This is a freehold, detached, one-bedroom house. Not a flat. Not a conversion. A proper, standalone house. No service charge. No ground rent. No upstairs neighbours. No downstairs neighbours. That alone puts it in a tiny, elite category.

Inside, it’s just beautiful. About 500 sq ft, but it’s laid out brilliantly so it feels open, calm and full of light. The main living space is a stunning open-plan kitchen / reception room with vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights, so the light pours in all day. The kitchen is sleek and contemporary, with soft green cabinetry, integrated appliances and loads of storage — clearly designed, not just installed.

The bedroom is a proper double, peaceful and well-proportioned, and the bathroom is genuinely hotel-level. Think walk-in rainfall shower, beautiful tiling, brushed brass fittings — everything feels considered and high quality.

Then there’s the private garden, which is a total bonus. It’s low-maintenance, smartly landscaped, and perfect for morning coffee, evening drinks, or just having some outdoor space that’s actually yours — which, again, is rare at this level and location.

Condition-wise, it’s absolutely immaculate. There’s nothing to do. No “potential”, no compromises — just move in and enjoy. Properties like this basically don’t come up, and when they do, they don’t hang around.

It’s also being sold chain free, which just makes the whole thing even more appealing.

Honestly, very, very few properties can compete with this. Location, freehold, detached, design-led, outdoor space, no ongoing charges — it’s one of those unicorn homes that people talk about but almost never get the chance to buy.