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Occupation Lane, Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3JH

London

£500,000

Listed on 12/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Area
1500 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached cottage retains a range of period details, including exposed beams, timber windows, an original-style cast iron stove and an exposed brick fireplace. The ground floor has an entrance hall, bathroom, kitchen/diner, living room, breakfast room and separate dining room, with two bedrooms on the first floor. The fitted wooden kitchen includes space for dining, while the additional reception rooms offer flexibility for different uses. The accommodation would benefit from modernisation, allowing a purchaser to update it while deciding which original features to retain. Outside, an internal courtyard leads to a separate studio that could be used as workspace or for hobbies. A rear garden extends approximately 44 feet and includes a high brick wall. A detached double garage and space in front provide parking and storage. The property is offered with vacant possession.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this characterful detached cottage is priced at £333 per sq ft, around 34.5% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire well below the local £/sq ft benchmark. It offers plenty to shape: period beams, a brick fireplace and cast-iron stove sit alongside several reception spaces, while the kitchen and bathroom, older finishes and flooring provide scope for a medium modernisation project.

The private courtyard, separate studio, secluded rear garden and detached double garage give the property useful extra spaces and real individuality. The garden needs clearing, and staining in the garage merits investigation, but the submitted views show no obvious major roof failure.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interiors, including the kitchen, bathroom, decoration and flooring, while preserving the exposed beams, brick fireplace and cast-iron stove.
  • Clear and improve the secluded rear garden and make better use of the private courtyard.
  • Review the separate studio and detached double garage for practical workspace, storage and parking potential.

Key risks

  • The garage has floor staining and lower-wall marks that need investigation.

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Location

Occupation Lane, Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3JH
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Falconwood Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Falconwood

  • Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Woolwich

  • Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station

    1.2 miles

    Metro · Woolwich

  • Eltham Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Eltham

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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
£2,043
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.8% since listed
£500,000£25,000(-4.8%)
24/09/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
12/09/2026

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