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Talbot Road, Forest Gate

London

£650,000

Listed on 02/05/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Terraced
Area
1561 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Located on the desirable Talbot Road in Forest Gate, this spacious five-bedroom home spans three levels and provides an excellent canvas for buyers looking to invest in a property with significant renovation potential. The absence of a chain simplifies the buying process for those eager to move quickly.

Stepping inside, you are greeted by a broad entrance hallway that introduces the home's generous layout. To the right is the first reception room, perfect for formal gatherings or as a family lounge. Adjacent is a second reception room that offers additional living space, adaptable to various needs. The separate kitchen presents an opportunity for reconfiguration or modernization, especially with the potential to connect it to the sizable rear garden, enhancing indoor-outdoor living—ideal for hosting or family activities. There’s also ample opportunity for further development, including a potential rear extension, subject to planning permissions.

The first floor hosts a family bathroom alongside two roomy double bedrooms and a comfortably sized single bedroom, thoughtfully designed to maximize light. The loft extension on the second floor introduces two more bedrooms and an added shower room, enhancing flexibility for larger families or those in need of a home office.

This property requires comprehensive updating throughout but represents an exceptional opportunity to tailor it into your dream family home in an area that is becoming increasingly sought after.

Talbot Road's prime location ensures easy access to local amenities, independent shops, cafes, and green spaces such as Wanstead Flats. Transport options are excellent with Forest Gate station nearby on the Elizabeth Line, facilitating quick travel into central London and beyond. Families will appreciate the proximity to well-rated local schools—which adds long-term appeal.

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