Industrial living is on offer at this 3,000 sq ft South London property, which started life as a printworks factory.

The redbrick Victorian building dates from 1871, when it was terrace housing with horse stables at the rear for the Surrey Canal. The Peckham enclave was industrialised through the subsequent decades and was remodelled as printworks in the 1950s, though many of the Victorian features were retained.

From the outside, it still has its rugged industrial appeal with stencilled signage, metal roller doors and Crittal windows. It was acquired by the vendor in 2009 and subsequently converted for residential use as a warehouse home and annexe, arranged around a central courtyard with parking for two cars.

Inside the building is a warren of whitewashed rooms that are live/work: there are two kitchens and four separate shower rooms in the complex. They’re connected by a series of corridors, allowing for use as one huge home if required, with additional mezzanine levels maximising square footage. The main living spaces are set beneath the vaulted roof and its original iron trusses, with Velux windows installed to provide lots of light.

The Peckham property has a minimalist design that lends itself to the creative industries, namely galleries, art studios, music production, workshops or a yoga studio. There’s also ample (unexpected) outdoor space in the form of a roof terrace with views over the surrounding streets, a rear terrace and three ‘entertaining’ spots, per the agent.

The Unique Property Company holds the listing for the Old Printworks on Ilderton Road, with an asking price of £3.995m.

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