Maitland Road, Sydenham, London, SE26
London
£900,000
Listed on 19/09/2026
Listed on 19/09/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
Semi DetachedArea
1421 sqftDescription
This four-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house is arranged over three levels and is described as extending to around 1,500 sq ft. The property retains period character and is offered as a modernisation project, with scope to refurbish the existing accommodation to suit a new owner.
The listing also identifies potential to extend, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. Local amenities, schools, parks and transport links are described as being within easy reach.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This substantial Victorian semi has plenty of character and a useful four-bedroom layout across three levels, with furnished, usable living spaces to build on. The work is a light, practical refresh: update the older finishes, improve tired flooring and clear the overgrown rear garden. The visible scaffolding at the front and roofline is worth clarifying, as the images do not show why it is there or the condition of the areas it covers.
At £900,000, the asking price is around 9.4% above the local £/sqf average, so price is not a particular draw. The overall numbers are also tight against local benchmarks once purchase and works are considered, though the house’s period character, family scale and scope to personalise still give it appeal for the right project buyer.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interior finishes and tired bedroom flooring while retaining the home’s Victorian character.
- Clear and reinstate the substantial rear garden, which also includes a small outbuilding or shed.
- Three levels and a four-bedroom layout offer a strong canvas for a tailored family home; the listing mentions extension potential subject to planning permission, but feasibility is not established.
Key risks
- Clarify the reason for scaffolding at the front and roofline and check the condition of the areas it conceals.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Penge East Rail Station
0.1 miles
Train · Penge & Sydenham
Penge West Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Penge & Sydenham
Sydenham Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Sydenham
Kent House Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Penge & Sydenham
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