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Elms Crescent, SW4

London

£1,200,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1836 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom period house in Abbeville Village is arranged over three floors and includes multiple reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, two bathrooms and a cellar. The listing describes the property as unmodernised and in need of refurbishment, with the existing accommodation offering scope for a purchaser to update and reconfigure it to suit their requirements. A 38-foot rear garden provides outdoor space, while the house retains period features and a generous overall layout. The listing also notes potential to extend or alter the accommodation, subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks. Local cafés, shops and restaurants are nearby, and Clapham South and Clapham Common Underground stations are within reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This substantial period house in Abbeville Village has a strong canvas to work with: spacious reception rooms, period features, a cellar and a 38-foot rear garden. The asking price is £654/sq ft, around 19% below the local average, making it a comparatively attractive entry point for a buyer looking to create value through refurbishment. The visible front elevation appears intact, though the photos do not assess the roof or concealed defects.

The medium-scale project could include updating the dated kitchen and bathrooms, refreshing the reception spaces and reclaiming the overgrown garden. The stated renovation range is £48,000–£90,000. The listing also mentions possible reconfiguration or extension subject to consents, but feasibility is not established by the photos.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated kitchen and two bathrooms as part of a tailored modernisation.
  • Restore the overgrown 38-foot garden into a more usable outdoor space.
  • Refresh the spacious reception rooms while retaining their period cornicing and fireplaces.

Key risks

  • Wall damage is visible near a window in one photographed bathroom; its cause and extent are not established.

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£4,533
Based on a loan of £900,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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