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Hopton Road, London, SW16

London

£275,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Apartment
Area
751 sqft

Description

This two-bedroom ground-floor flat on Hopton Road is offered with scope for modernisation. The accommodation is described as well proportioned, with a layout that may suit a range of buyers seeking to update a home to their own requirements. Streatham Station is nearby, and Streatham Common and the Rookery provide green space within the area. The property is marketed by Stirling Ackroyd Sales, Streatham.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £275,000, this two-bedroom ground-floor flat is priced at £366 per sq ft, around 36% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire and improve. The medium-scale project has a clear canvas: dated finishes, worn or incomplete flooring and wall staining across several interior areas offer scope to refresh the home, including its tired kitchen and bathroom. The staining should be investigated before redecorating.

The well-proportioned layout, communal grounds with mature trees and lawn, and proximity to Streatham Station, Streatham Common and the Rookery add to its appeal. The main unknown is what lies behind the visible wear, so allow for a careful inspection and a realistic programme for the improvements.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interiors, replace worn flooring and redecorate to give the flat a more cohesive finish.
  • Update the tired kitchen and bathroom as part of a medium-scale improvement programme.
  • Make the most of the well-proportioned two-bedroom layout, ground-floor position and mature communal grounds.

Key risks

  • Wall staining is visible in several interior areas; investigate its cause before making good.

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Location

Hopton Road, London, SW16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Streatham Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Streatham

  • Streatham Common Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Streatham Vale

  • Norbury Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Norbury

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Streatham Hill

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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
£1,039
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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