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Elsinore Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23

London

£875,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
House
Area
1433 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Forest Hill offers approximately 1,432 sq ft of accommodation and is offered chain free. The ground floor has two reception rooms, including a front room with a bay window, plus a separate fitted kitchen and dining area with access to the rear garden. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom and a separate WC. The property also has a basement used for storage, wooden flooring and period features. Outside, the landscaped rear garden is approximately 57 feet long, with side access, and there is a private driveway at the front. The listing notes potential to extend, subject to the necessary permissions. Forest Hill Station is approximately 0.8 miles away, with other nearby stations including Honor Oak Park, Catford and Catford Bridge. Local schools, shops, cafés and green spaces are also within reach. EPC rating D; Council Tax Band B.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a well-kept Forest Hill family home with a lot already in place: bright reception rooms, three double bedrooms, period features, a private driveway and a landscaped garden of around 57ft. The overall condition looks good, with the older-style but usable kitchen offering scope for a cosmetic update rather than a major renovation.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen finishes to bring them in line with the otherwise clean, well-presented interior.
  • Make the most of the landscaped rear garden, side access and paved area for outdoor dining and entertaining.
  • Explore the stated potential to extend, subject to planning permission and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Elsinore Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Forest Hill Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Forest Hill

  • Catford Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Catford

  • Honor Oak Park Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Honor Oak Park

  • Catford Bridge Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Catford

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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
£3,306
Based on a loan of £656,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-2.7% since listed
£875,000£24,000(-2.7%)
10/10/2026
Current price
£899,000Initial listing
20/09/2026

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