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The Pavement, SW4

London

£2,000,000

Listed on 04/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
8
Type
Residential Development
Area
4284 sqft

Description

Noble Estates is marketing this vacant freehold building on The Pavement in Clapham Old Town for sale by informal tender, with unconditional offers invited. The listing describes a substantial site with prominent street frontage and potential for redevelopment. A previous planning permission, which has now lapsed, outlined a mixed-use scheme with commercial space at ground and basement levels and three two-bedroom flats above. Any new proposal would require the relevant approvals, and the vendor notes possible further options for the land to the rear, also subject to consent. The property is described as extending to approximately 4,174 sq ft, on a site of around 497 sq m. Clapham Common Underground station and the open space of Clapham Common are within easy reach. The building is offered with vacant possession.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £2,000,000, the asking price works out at about £467 per sq ft, well below the local average of £808 per sq ft — a notable opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold building in a prominent Clapham Old Town position. The landmark brick frontage and generous site offer a compelling canvas for a major redevelopment, with a previous mixed-use scheme as a starting point; that permission has lapsed, so any new proposals need planning verification.

This is a heavy, high-uncertainty project rather than a cosmetic refresh. The exterior shows a boarded or covered section of frontage and temporary barriers, while interior and roof condition cannot be assessed from the available images. The low price per square foot is attractive, but the overall opportunity remains weak because the scope and redevelopment economics are not established.

Key opportunities

  • Reimagine the substantial building as a mixed-use scheme, with commercial space at ground-floor level and residential accommodation above, subject to securing planning consent.
  • Use the prominent frontage, substantial brick elevations and generous site as the foundation for a distinctive scheme in Clapham Old Town.
  • Explore whether the rear land can contribute to a stronger site plan; the listing notes possible further options, all subject to planning verification.

Key risks

  • The boarded or covered frontage, long vacancy and unseen interior point to a heavy, potentially full-gut programme; allow for a substantial rebuild and a longer delivery programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The former mixed-use permission has lapsed, and the scope and economics of any replacement scheme remain uncertain.

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Location

The Pavement, SW4
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Clapham Common Underground Station

    0.1 miles

    Underground · Clapham

  • Clapham High Street Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Clapham

  • Clapham North Underground Station

    0.5 miles

    Underground · Clapham

  • Wandsworth Road Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Clapham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£8,172
Based on a loan of £1,500,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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