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Chartham Road, London, SE25

London

£470,000

Listed on 26/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1403 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This chain-free five-bedroom house on Chartham Road offers accommodation over three floors, with two reception rooms, a galley kitchen, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property is described as requiring modernisation, providing scope to update the interiors to suit a buyer's requirements. The ground floor has a front reception room and a second reception room overlooking the rear garden, alongside the kitchen. The first floor contains three bedrooms and the family bathroom, while two further double bedrooms and a shower room occupy the top floor. The listing gives the overall floor area as 1,403 sq ft. Outside, there is a private rear garden and side access. The description notes possible scope for a rear extension or garden room, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. Local shops and amenities in Crystal Palace and Thornton Heath are within reach, with Norwood Junction and Selhurst among the nearby rail stations. The property has an EPC rating of D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £470,000, this five-bedroom, three-storey home is priced at about £335 per sq ft, well below the local average of £491. That makes the asking price a clear acquisition strength, while the two reception rooms, generous bedroom count and side access give the project useful scope. The visible work is mainly dated finishes: decoration and flooring across several rooms, a worn galley kitchen, a deteriorated bath panel and garden maintenance. The renovation range is £52,000–£78,000, with the midpoint bringing the purchase plus works to £535,000 before fees; this is a substantial project, but the numbers and space make it a strong opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a notably below-local-average price per square foot, with the score also supported by strong project economics.
  • Refresh the dated decoration and flooring across the visible reception rooms and bedrooms, and redesign or replace the worn galley kitchen to suit the next owner's needs.
  • Make better use of the private garden, side access and weathered outbuilding; the listing also mentions possible rear extension scope, subject to feasibility and permissions.

Key risks

  • The £52,000–£78,000 renovation range calls for a clear budget and programme across the interior finishes, kitchen, bathroom and garden work.

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Location

Chartham Road, London, SE25
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harrington Road Tram Stop

    0.1 miles

    Tram · South Norwood

  • Birkbeck Tram Stop

    0.4 miles

    Tram · Anerley

  • Birkbeck Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Anerley

  • Norwood Junction Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · South Norwood

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,920
Based on a loan of £352,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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