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Marten Road, Walthamstow, E17

London

£700,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
994 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom house has a through lounge with a bay window and fireplace, alongside a separate kitchen with space for dining and access to the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is described as well presented and includes a rear garage for parking or storage. The listing identifies possible scope for a side-return extension and loft conversion, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. It is close to Lloyd Park, local schools and colleges, and Walthamstow Central. Buyers should verify the condition and operation of services and fixtures, as these have not been tested.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a well-kept, light-touch project rather than a full refurb: the through lounge, usable kitchen and maintained garden provide a solid starting point, with the dated bathroom offering an optional cosmetic refresh. The stated side-return and loft potential could give a buyer scope to add space, subject to permissions and feasibility.

Renovation economics are a softer point: works of around £7,500 on top of purchase push all-in figures towards £707,500, leaving a gap of around 6% versus area norms for this sqft. Worth factoring in before you assume strong upside from the works alone.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated bathroom finishes as a focused cosmetic improvement.
  • Explore the stated side-return and loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and technical feasibility.
  • Build on the existing through lounge, bay window, fireplace and decked garden to create a more appealing home without starting from a major refurb.

Key risks

  • Purchase and refurb costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited headroom at the asking price.

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Location

Marten Road, Walthamstow, E17
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,645
Based on a loan of £525,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-6.7% since listed
£700,000£50,000(-6.7%)
09/10/2026
Current price
£750,000Initial listing
02/07/2026

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