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Belmont Hill, London

London

£2,000,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2876 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This impressive detached residence is set on a substantial plot in one of Lewisham's most desirable residential roads. With over 3,000 square feet of floor space, including a garage, this period home boasts a wealth of character and original features, offering exceptional proportions throughout. The property presents an exciting opportunity for a buyer to modernise and create their ideal family home. The approach features a large driveway with ample off-street parking, leading to an attractive façade that sets the tone for the interior. Inside, the welcoming entrance hall opens to a selection of elegant reception rooms, each retaining period charm with features such as high ceilings, original wood flooring, and large sash windows that allow natural light to flood the space. The formal front reception room is perfect for entertaining, while the generous dining room connects seamlessly to the spacious kitchen/breakfast area. This well-proportioned kitchen offers views of the rear garden and has the potential to become a spectacular open-plan family living space, subject to necessary consents. Additional practical spaces include a utility room, cloakroom/WC, and cellar. On the first floor, four generously sized double bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family life or guests. The principal bedroom enjoys excellent natural light and attractive views, while the family bathroom is well-appointed and complemented by a separate WC. Externally, the property features a private rear garden extending approximately 97 feet, with expansive lawns and mature planting, offering significant potential for landscaping or future extensions, subject to planning permission. The detached garage and extensive driveway enhance the practicality of this outstanding home. Properties of this calibre rarely come to market on Belmont Hill. This residence combines substantial living space, original period character, and exceptional potential for enhancement and value addition, making it a unique opportunity to create one of the area's finest family homes. Ideally located for excellent transport links, including Lewisham Station (National Rail and DLR), Blackheath Village, highly regarded local schools, Greenwich Park, and an array of independent cafés and restaurants, this property offers an ideal blend of convenience and lifestyle.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a substantial detached period home with plenty to work with: generous reception rooms, original-style detailing and timber floors, plus a broad driveway, detached garage and a well-kept garden of around 97 feet. The interiors look maintained but dated, so the opportunity is to modernise selectively and make the most of the connection between the kitchen and dining space; any layout changes or extension would depend on the necessary consents. The kitchen appears serviceable, making a more tailored upgrade possible rather than an assumed full replacement.

The main constraint is the price. At £695/sq ft, the £2,000,000 asking price is about 18% above the local average of £590/sq ft. Adding the stated £8,000–£18,000 renovation range also leaves the purchase-and-refurb total stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area; that comparison is not a forecast of the home's value after works. The period character, plot and scale give the project distinction, but the numbers make it a low-opportunity buy at this asking price.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and showcase the period reception rooms, timber floors and original-style detailing while updating dated finishes.
  • Explore a more open kitchen-and-dining arrangement, subject to the necessary consents; the existing kitchen appears usable.
  • Make the most of the approximately 97-foot garden, driveway and detached garage, with landscaping or any extension subject to planning permission.

Key risks

  • At this asking price, the purchase plus the £8,000–£18,000 refurb range remains stretched against the local average benchmark for the home's floor area.

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Location

Belmont Hill, London
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Lewisham DLR Station

    0.5 miles

    Metro · Lewisham

  • Lewisham Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Lewisham

  • Blackheath Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Blackheath

  • Elverson Road DLR Station

    0.7 miles

    Metro · Elverson Road

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£8,172
Based on a loan of £1,500,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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