The subject of a radical and light-enhancing intervention by the architect Nick Elias, the utterly contemporary interiors of this four-bedroom house are belied by its traditional Victorian façade. Its meticulous and thorough renovation has included the addition of a striking rear extension to establish a flowing, spacious plan. A simple, fresh palette of muted tones allows the house's materials – wood, limewash, micro-cement and glass – to take centre stage. There is also a garden at the rear, peppered with greenery and home to a handy garden shed. The house is a short walk from the excellent restaurants, cafés, and open spaces of Peckham Rye and Nunhead.