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De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex

South East

£350,000

Listed on 05/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
813 sqft

Description

This charming three-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and investment. Conveniently located near East Grinstead’s historic Tudor High Street and mainline railway station, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation spread over two floors. While modernisation is required, it allows for the creation of a lovely family home that retains the character associated with Victorian properties. The ground floor features an entrance vestibule leading into a spacious living room with a bay window, a separate dining room, and a kitchen, along with a useful ground floor cloakroom. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, a family bathroom, and a landing with access to the loft. The rear of the property boasts a pleasant and private westerly-facing garden, mainly laid to lawn, which offers great potential for landscaping and entertaining. This space is not only private but also enhances the appeal of the home. Situated in a convenient residential area, the property is within easy reach of local amenities and commuting options. Offered with no onward chain, this period home is an appealing prospect for those looking to modernise and improve.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This charming three-bedroom Victorian semi-detached house presents a solid renovation opportunity in a good location close to East Grinstead's amenities. While the property is currently dated and requires significant modernisation across the living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom, it retains attractive period features that can be enhanced. The spacious layout allows for various design possibilities, making it a canvas for someone looking to create a lovely family home.

However, the asking price of £350,000, which equates to £431/sqf, is slightly above the local average of £429/sqf. Coupled with the estimated renovation costs ranging from £40,000 to £80,000, the all-in cost becomes stretched against local benchmarks for similar properties, which could limit potential margins. This factor, along with noted potential structural issues, means that while the project has potential, careful consideration is advised on budget and scope.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and enhance original Victorian features for character and appeal.
  • Transform the spacious garden into an attractive outdoor space for entertaining.
  • Utilise the well-proportioned layout to create a modern family home.

Key risks

  • The combined purchase and renovation costs may exceed local market value, impacting potential returns.
  • Budget around £410,000 all-in — £60,000 of works on top of the asking price, leaving a gap of around 15% versus area norms for this sqft; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.

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De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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