Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, CR2
South East
£650,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
Semi DetachedArea
1899 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This five-bedroom semi-detached house in Sanderstead offers a flexible layout with three reception rooms, two kitchens and two bathrooms. The arrangement may suit a range of household needs, including multi-generational living, subject to the purchaser's requirements and verification of the existing layout. The property is described as needing updating and modernisation, giving a buyer scope to make changes to suit their plans. It also has a large rear garden and a cul-de-sac setting.
Local shops and everyday amenities are available around Limpsfield Road, with schools in the surrounding area. Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations provide rail connections, and local bus services link with Croydon and nearby districts. The property is offered with no onward chain.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £650,000, this five-bedroom Sanderstead home is priced at £342/sqf, around 25% below the local average—a strong entry point for a substantial, flexible property. Its five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two kitchens and large established garden give it scope for family or multi-generational living, with the asking price and strong local-value comparison underpinning the opportunity.
The project is medium in scale: several rooms would benefit from refreshed decoration and flooring, and there are damaged or unfinished wall surfaces to investigate and repair. The two kitchen areas and bathrooms are mixed, with one of each looking more current and the others offering scope to update; the garden is usable and could be tidied and improved. The exterior and roof look broadly intact in the available photos, though a close inspection is still important.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a strong local-value comparison: the asking price is around 25% below the local average per square foot.
- Refresh dated decoration and flooring across several rooms, and investigate and repair the damaged or unfinished wall surfaces.
- Make use of the flexible layout, two kitchen areas and large established garden to shape the home around family or multi-generational needs.
Key risks
- Visible damaged or unfinished wall surfaces need investigation to establish the appropriate repair scope.
- The older kitchen area and bathroom have dated finishes; assess their condition and the extent of updating required.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Purley Oaks Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Purley
Sanderstead Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Sanderstead
Purley Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Purley
Riddlesdown Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Purley
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£2,656
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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