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Evelyn Street, Chester House Evelyn Street, SE8

London

£250,000

Listed on 07/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Area
639 sqft

Features

  • Balcony

Description

This generously sized two-bedroom flat presents an exciting opportunity for renovation and personalisation. Offering over 630 square feet of living space, this chain-free property is primed for transformation to create a modern home that reflects your individual taste. Located on a residential street near the lively core of Deptford, it is conveniently just 0.5 miles from Deptford station and only a short distance from the expansive green spaces of Deptford Park. Inside, you'll discover two spacious double bedrooms with abundant room for storage and furnishing options—perfect for couples, sharers, or small families. The bright living room provides a welcoming atmosphere with versatile potential for both relaxation and entertainment, while the separate kitchen awaits your creative input to enhance its utility. The bathroom also requires updating, offering you the chance to design a space that meets your needs. This flat features well-proportioned rooms and a practical layout, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers looking to craft their ideal living space or investors seeking a property with strong rental potential. With local amenities, trendy cafes, and transport links all within easy reach, plus the serene parks nearby, this property combines size, flexibility, and significant investment potential in one of London’s up-and-coming areas.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this two-bedroom flat is priced at £391 per sq ft, around 37% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire and add value. The usable layout, two double bedrooms, separate kitchen and WC, and private balcony give you a practical canvas in a well-connected Deptford location.

The interiors are dated but appear serviceable, making this a light-refresh project rather than a major overhaul. Updating the older finishes and cleaning up the weathered balcony surface could give the flat a more contemporary feel; ground-level graffiti is visible on the block, though the photos do not establish the condition of the wider building.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older kitchen and bathroom finishes to bring the flat into a more contemporary style.
  • Make use of the practical two-bedroom layout, separate kitchen and separate WC.
  • Clean and improve the weathered balcony surface to make better use of this private outdoor space.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Evelyn Street, Chester House Evelyn Street, SE8
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Deptford Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Deptford

  • New Cross Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · New Cross

  • New Cross ELL Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · New Cross

  • New Cross Gate Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · New Cross Gate

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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
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-16.7% since listed
£250,000£25,000(-9.1%)
07/10/2026
Current price
£275,000£25,000(-8.3%)
15/09/2026
£300,000Initial listing
06/08/2026

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