Abbotswood Road, Streatham
London
£1,150,000
Listed on 28/07/2026
Listed on 28/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
HouseFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This spacious chalet-style bungalow presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and modernization, spanning over 1800 square feet. Situated on a desirable residential road just moments from Tooting Bec Common, the property includes a garage and off-street parking, offering significant potential for improvement and extension, pending planning permissions. The property is well-placed near convenient transport links at Streatham Hill and Balham stations, as well as the lush surroundings of Tooting Bec Common. Local amenities include vibrant cafes, bars, restaurants, and reputable schools in Balham and Streatham Hill, enhancing its value as an investment.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This substantial detached chalet-style bungalow has strong fundamentals: more than 1,800 sq ft, a garage, off-street parking and a well-kept garden, close to Tooting Bec Common and Balham’s amenities. The spacious living room’s high timber-panelled ceiling and bay window give it character, while its traditional finish offers scope for a light cosmetic refresh.
At £1.15m, the asking price is about £639 per sq ft, above the local average of £569, so price is the main constraint on the opportunity. The overall score is 44/100 (grade E): the property has appealing space and location, but the price comparison and limited renovation-economics data temper the case.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the spacious living room while retaining its high timber-panelled ceiling, exposed beam and large bay window.
- Make the most of the substantial floor area, garage and off-street parking.
- Enjoy an established garden and a location close to Tooting Bec Common, Balham and local amenities.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sq-ft average, limiting the value case.
Unlock the full analysis
Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.
Sign up freeAlready have an account? Sign in
Interested in similar properties?
Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.
Transport
Nearest stations
Streatham Hill Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Streatham Hill
Streatham Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Streatham
Balham Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Balham
Balham Underground Station
0.9 miles
Underground · Balham
Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Finance
Mortgage calculator
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
£
£
£
%
%
years
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£4,699
Based on a loan of £862,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Tax
Stamp duty calculator
Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.
Services
Next steps
Explore services to help you with this property purchase.
Get help with this property
Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.
Nearby
Similar properties
Other listings you may want to compare.
