Harewood Gardens, South Croydon
South East
£550,000
Listed on 24/09/2026
Listed on 24/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1100 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house has a long rear garden, a garage and off-street parking. The ground floor includes a bay-fronted lounge and dining room, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a conservatory opening onto the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate shower. Loft storage provides additional space, while gas central heating and double glazing are also listed.
The property is described as having scope to extend, subject to the required planning permissions and consents. It is situated off Limpsfield Road, within reach of Sanderstead Village, local shops and amenities, nearby primary schools, sports clubs and woodland walks. Bus services connect with Croydon, Purley, Warlingham and Selsdon.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a light-touch project rather than a full refurb: the bright, generous lounge/dining room and usable kitchen have older-style finishes that offer scope for cosmetic updating, while the bathroom appears relatively current. The long established garden could also be tidied to make more of its patio, lawn and planting, and the conservatory, garage and parking add useful flexibility. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to planning and consents, though feasibility is not established here.
At £550,000, the asking price is around 7.9% above the local £/sqf average, so price is a constraint rather than a bargain. With the stated renovation range of £3,300–£9,600, purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks; the local-average comparison is not a renovated resale valuation. There is still a clear, manageable canvas for a buyer who values the space and location, but the numbers call for care.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older-style lounge and kitchen finishes without needing to start from a full renovation.
- Clear and manage the established 105ft garden to make better use of its lawn, patio and planting.
- Make use of the conservatory, garage and off-street parking; the listing also cites extension potential subject to planning and consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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