Exposed Brick and Soaring Ceilings in a Unique London Duplex

Tucked within the storied walls of St Gabriel’s Manor in Camberwell, this remarkable home unfolds as a seamless blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern living.

Originally conceived by Charles Edward Brooke and designed by Philip A. Robson, St Gabriel’s began life as a training college for Anglican schoolmistresses.

Its red-brick façade, accented with Portland stone and Gothic flourishes, still speaks to that heritage. Over time, it has served as a wartime rest home and, later, been thoughtfully converted into residences.

This particular apartment was once the college gymnasium and retains a tangible connection to that past, from its timber-clad ceiling to its cast-iron fireplace.

From the striking entry hall, the bespoke staircase, crafted from brass and cast iron, guides you upward toward the home’s main living space.

The double-height living area is crowned by a vaulted, timber-clad ceiling, where original roof trusses stretch overhead, creating a sense of volume that is both airy and grounding.

Tall casement windows line one side, allowing light to pour in, while bespoke shelving rises along the walls, echoing the vertical drama of the space.

Seamlessly integrated into this room is a bespoke kitchen by Herringbone House.

Marble countertops and brass fittings lend a tactile richness, while high-spec appliances, including an electric Rangemaster cooker and a boiling water tap, ensure the space is as practical as it is beautiful.

The entry hall with its magnificent staircase features chequered floor tiles and hand-painted timber paneling.

Back on the ground floor, three generously proportioned bedrooms provide a quiet contrast to the openness above.

One of the bedrooms is currently used as a snug and features an original fireplace, wrapped in golden wallpaper by House of Hackney.

The master bedroom is a quiet retreat with a walk-in wardrobe behind mint-green curtains and an en-suite bathroom.

The bedroom features arched wall coverings decorated with the Pluma wallpaper by House of Hackney, paired with terracotta-colored walls and ceiling.

The en-suite bathroom features a roll-top bathtub and bespoke Portuguese tiling.

The third bedroom is drenched in the Mey Meh wallpaper paired with velvet blue curtains in front of the window and for the wardrobe space.

The second shower room is a modern space with gray walls, herringbone-patterned tiles, and copper finishes.

Set within a peaceful courtyard, the home’s private ground-floor entrance feels discreet, almost secretive.

The apartment is listed for £895.000 at Inigo.