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Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London

South East

£475,000

Listed on 18/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1249 sqft

Description

This substantial three-bedroom period home on Waddon Park Avenue offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged across two floors, combining traditional character with modern updates. The ground floor is particularly spacious, featuring a large front reception room with an attractive bay window that floods the space with natural light. A second reception room provides additional flexible living space, ideal for a family room, home office, or separate dining area. To the rear, the property opens into an impressive kitchen and dining space, creating a sociable heart to the home. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with a good range of fitted units, ample worktop space, and a breakfast bar, making it perfect for everyday family life. A useful utility area and a ground-floor shower room add further practicality. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly generous and benefits from a large bay window, while the remaining bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for children or guests. A modern shower room completes the first-floor layout. Outside, the property boasts a substantial rear garden that offers excellent scope for landscaping and entertaining. This generous outside space also presents exciting potential for further improvement or extension, subject to necessary planning permissions. Conveniently positioned for transport connections, Waddon railway station and Wandle Park tram stop are both within walking distance. Waddon provides direct rail services towards London Bridge and London Victoria, making it ideal for commuters. With spacious accommodation, two reception rooms, a large kitchen/dining area, three bedrooms, and excellent transport links nearby, this characterful home represents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a long-term family residence.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This substantial three-bedroom semi-detached house on Waddon Park Avenue offers a blend of traditional character and modern updates, making it an excellent canvas for someone looking to create their ideal family home. The spacious ground floor features a large front reception room with a bay window, a second flexible reception area, and an impressive kitchen/dining space that serves as the sociable heart of the home. The generous garden at the rear holds great potential for landscaping and entertaining, while upstairs you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern shower room.

With an asking price of £475,000, which is £380 per square foot, this property is priced below the local average of £439 per square foot, presenting a strong opportunity for acquisition. While there may be potential planning issues for extensions, the overall condition of the home is good, with no immediate red flags. This listing is ideal for buyers seeking to add value through personalization and future improvements, especially considering its excellent transport links to Central London.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious layout with two reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining area
  • Generous garden space for landscaping and potential extensions
  • Excellent transport links to Central London, enhancing commuter convenience

Key risks

None recorded.

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Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London
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£1,794
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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