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Allenby Road, London, SE23

London

£1,250,000

Listed on 05/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1913 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This spacious detached family home presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to create a personalized living space in a highly desirable area. Situated on one of Forest Hill's most sought-after roads, this four-bedroom property offers generous living accommodations, making it ideal for families seeking comfort and versatility. The house features two reception rooms located at the front and rear, providing flexible living options, along with a separate dining room that leads into a galley-style kitchen. A convenient downstairs WC adds practicality to the layout. The property retains its traditional character, showcasing well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and period features throughout, though it is in need of modernisation. Outside, both front and back gardens offer pleasant spaces for relaxation during the warmer months, while off-street parking and a garage add further value. With local amenities, excellent schools, and transport links to London Bridge, Victoria, and Canada Water within easy reach, this home combines an enviable location with significant potential for enhancement. This is a rare chance to acquire a property that can be tailored to your own taste and lifestyle.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a spacious four-bedroom detached house with generous reception rooms, high ceilings and period detailing, plus an established rear garden, garage and off-street parking. The dated kitchen, bathroom and finishes across several rooms give a buyer a clear canvas for modernisation and personalisation; the visible ceiling crack should be inspected as part of that work.

The price is the sticking point: at £653/sq ft, the asking price is above the local average of £616/sq ft. With the £45,000–£85,000 renovation range, purchase and refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the project’s appeal rests on the house’s space and character rather than an obvious price discount.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the galley kitchen and dated bathroom and separate WC to suit a new owner.
  • Refresh decoration and flooring across the photographed rooms while retaining the period detailing and making the most of the generous proportions.
  • Make selective improvements to the established rear garden; the garage and off-street parking add practical value.

Key risks

  • A ceiling crack or line is visible in a reception room and needs inspection.

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Location

Allenby Road, London, SE23
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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
£4,722
Based on a loan of £937,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-3.8% since listed
£1,250,000£50,000(-3.8%)
14/10/2026
Current price
£1,300,000Initial listing
06/09/2026

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