Telegraph Lane, Claygate
London
£700,000
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom Victorian cottage, built in 1883, is set at the end of Telegraph Lane in a semi-rural position overlooking allotments and open fields. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and boot room, with no onward chain.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £700,000, this is a distinctive Victorian cottage in a peaceful semi-rural setting, with a paddock, views over open fields and a large garden. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; the overall score is therefore a weak opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy.
Inside, the rooms look usable but have strongly traditional finishes, offering scope for a light cosmetic refresh. The visible roof and brickwork appear generally intact, though the condition of the thatched-looking section at the rear cannot be assessed from the photos. The listing also mentions potential to extend at the side and rear, subject to planning consent.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the traditional decoration and finishes in the reception rooms and bedrooms with a light cosmetic refresh.
- Make the most of the paddock, countryside outlook and large garden, which includes a small decked seating area.
- Explore the stated potential for side or rear extension, subject to the usual planning consents; a timber outbuilding is also present.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Claygate Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Claygate
Hinchley Wood Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Hinchley Wood
Esher Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Esher
Chessington South Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Chessington
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