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Malmesbury Road, South Woodford, E18

London

£850,000

Listed on 26/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1538 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Madison Fox presents a three-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house in South Woodford, with generous accommodation, period details and scope to adapt the space. The front reception room is approximately 28 feet long, with a bay window, high ceilings, decorative coving, picture rails and a cast-iron fireplace. It could be arranged as two separate seating areas. A further reception room overlooks the courtyard garden, while the extended kitchen has space for dining, a ground-floor cloakroom and sliding doors to the rear garden. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. The landing is described as offering potential for a loft conversion, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. Outside, the property has off-street parking, a courtyard and a rear garden with patio and lawn areas. George Lane’s shops, cafes, restaurants and cinema are within walking distance, as is South Woodford Central Line station. The listing also notes several nearby schools. The property is freehold and falls within the London Borough of Redbridge.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a well-kept Victorian semi with a lot of character to work with: high ceilings, a long bay-fronted reception, multiple usable living spaces and a generous kitchen/dining area. The kitchen’s older cabinetry and finishes offer a clear cosmetic update, while the tidy rooms and usable garden mean the project can stay light rather than becoming a full refurbishment. The listing also points to possible loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and feasibility.

At £850,000, the asking price works out at £553/sqf, around 4.8% below the local average, which is a positive for value. The overall score is a C: the house has strong fundamentals and a good location, though the estimated margin against the local average is modest, so the case rests on its character, space and targeted improvements rather than a large built-in discount.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen cabinetry and finishes to suit the large kitchen/dining space.
  • Make the most of the high ceilings, bay windows, fireplace and long front reception when updating or reconfiguring the living space.
  • Explore the listing’s suggested loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and a feasibility assessment.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Malmesbury Road, South Woodford, E18
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£3,211
Based on a loan of £637,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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