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Sunnyside Road, Ilford

London

£550,000

Listed on 11/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Terraced
Area
1528 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This spacious four-bedroom family home presents a promising opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with significant renovation potential. Located conveniently near Ilford Town Centre and both Ilford and Seven Kings stations, this residence offers not only ample living space but also the possibility for expansion through a loft conversion, subject to planning permissions. The first floor comprises four generously-sized bedrooms alongside a modern shower room, while the ground floor features three original reception rooms, a cellar, and versatile spaces such as a lean-to and ground floor WC. Although this home is move-in ready with essential updates made over the years—including double glazed windows and central heating—cosmetic renovations would enhance its character and allow you to infuse your personal style. The approximately 60ft private rear garden provides ample outdoor space, perfect for families or entertaining guests, complemented by off-street parking for two cars at the front. With access to quality schools and local amenities just moments away, this property is an excellent canvas for creating your ideal family home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £550,000, this four-bedroom terraced house is priced attractively at £360 per sq ft, around 19% below the local average. That gives buyers an opportunity to acquire generous family space at a below-average local rate, with three reception rooms, a cellar, a driveway for two cars and an established garden adding to its appeal.

The house looks liveable and the visible work is light: older carpets and traditional finishes offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the narrow galley kitchen is dated. Original features such as coving, picture rails and tall ceilings bring character, and the shower room appears more current. The listing also highlights possible loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and feasibility.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a below-local-average price per square foot while gaining a four-bedroom layout and three original reception rooms.
  • Refresh older carpets and traditional finishes to give the living spaces a more contemporary feel while retaining the original character.
  • Make the most of the established garden and driveway, with the listing also pointing to possible loft-conversion potential subject to feasibility and permissions.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Sunnyside Road, Ilford
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Ilford Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Ilford

  • Seven Kings Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Seven Kings

  • Barking Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Barking

  • Barking Underground Station

    1.2 miles

    Underground · Barking

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.3% since listed
£550,000£25,000(-4.3%)
28/10/2026
Current price
£575,000Initial listing
10/07/2026

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