Converted coroners' court built next to London churchyard up for £3.5M

Coroners’ court built next to ancient Clapham churchyard goes on the market for £3.5M after it was converted into three-bedroom house

• House in Clapham was built in 1901 as a coroners’ court to examine dead bodies
• Public inquests were held to decide how people died during Edwardian times
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Would you dare to live in a coroners’ court built next to an ancient Clapham churchyard after it was put on the market for £3.5million? 

The three-bedroom home was built in 1901 by London County Council, with dead bodies examined there and public inquests held to decide how people had died during Edwardian times.

Located in South London, the property comes with three reception rooms and two bathrooms, as well as an additional coach house.

The site the court was built on was adjoined to the ancient Clapham churchyard, which had been closed for burials for over 40 years, next to the local mortuary.  

The land was purchased by Mr WS Ogivile for £1,500 in 1899. The building was originally quoted to cost £3,800, but it ended up costing £5,290. 

A converted 1901 coroners court in Clapham, London, is on the market for £3.5million – but dead bodies were examined there and public inquests were held to decide how people had died during Edwardian times

The property comes with a spacious kitchen, three reception rooms and two bathrooms, as well as an additional coach house

The land was purchased by Mr WS Ogivile for £1,500 in 1899. The building was originally quoted to cost £3,800, but it ended up costing £5,290 

The property’s listing reads: ‘You really do need to fully immerse yourself in the warmth of the interior and appreciate the way this house is history speaks to you’ 

In 1926, a change in the law meant the number of cases a coroner could hold was reduced from 26 to 14, causing the closure of the court in 1930.

Part of the building was also dedicated to be a weights and measures office. 

The listing reads: ‘A sensitive refurbishment of a Grade II Listed former coroners court in Clapham yields a fine pair of contrasting historic family homes with three addresses and scope to accommodate multi generational living or separate work space, as well as two gardens and a roof terrace with its dramatic Vauxhall backdrop.

‘You really do need to fully immerse yourself in the warmth of the interior and appreciate the way this house is history speaks to you.

‘There’s an air of ‘Arts & Crafts’ about it.. Neutral muted tones through the house balance out the natural colours of the solid floors and the panelling that clads some of the reception rooms.

In 1926, a change in the law meant the number of cases a coroner could hold was reduced from 26 to 14, causing the closure of the court in 1930

The property is full of character with wood flooring, large windows and high ceilings

Located near Clapham Common, one of South London’s largest parks, the house offers luxury and convenience, with excellent connections to central London

The site the court was built on was adjoined to the ancient Clapham churchyard, which had been closed for burials for over 40 years, next to the local mortuary. Pictured: the back of the house

‘The timber tones are neatly showcased in the former court room, the centre piece of the house and now the principle reception with ornate ceiling beams and statement fireplace.’

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Meanwhile, the Edwardian building also comes with a coach house building with a look onto the Eden Nature Garden. The coach house comes with two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a rooftop terrace.

‘Please don’t entertain any thoughts of this space being just an ‘add on’, it’s not,’ reads the listing.

‘The Coach House was built at the same time as the main courthouse, standing in at 1885 square feet.

‘Whilst being linked in title to the main building, it’s very much a fabulous home in its own right with separate private entrance that doesn’t require access via the main house.

‘As with the Court House, sympathetic restoration has produced a cool vintage feel to the interior which marries beautifully with the open plan ground floor, almost loft like with its feel.’

Located near Clapham Common, the property offers luxury and convenience, with excellent connections to central London.

The additional coach house comes with two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a rooftop terrace (pictured)

Inside the additional coach house lives another light and modern kitchen

The kitchen in the main house is modern and sophisticated with grey kitchen counters and a high ceiling

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