Period-style living on Clapham border: best of both worlds for home buyers who want 'villagey' feel in urban Brixton

Brixton or Clapham? A new collection of 16 Victorian-style townhouses in Mandrell Road can lay claim to either district, being right on the boundary of the two.

While Brixton’s lively urban streetlife may be the draw for some buyers, others will prefer the more sedate charms of Clapham’s open spaces and cafe society.

The handsome four-bedroom, bay-fronted homes are spread over four storeys. The highlight is a combined kitchen and family room opening on to a terrace and garden.

Each house comes with a video entry system and superfast (1GB) Hyperoptic broadband.

Prices from £1,425,000. Call estate agent Caddingtons on 020 7164 6545.