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Madeline Road, London SE20

London

£499,000

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Terrace
Area
1147 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A three-bedroom freehold house in SE20, offered chain free and requiring comprehensive modernisation. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a through lounge with windows at both ends, and a kitchen with access towards the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The existing arrangement could be updated or reconfigured, subject to feasibility and any required consents. Outside, the property has off-street parking and a rear garden. The listing also identifies potential for extension, subject to the necessary planning consents. Crystal Palace and Anerley stations are described as within walking distance, with services towards London Bridge and Victoria and Overground connections. Crystal Palace Triangle and Crystal Palace Park are also nearby. Council Tax Band D and an Energy Efficiency Rating of D are stated.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £499,000, this three-bedroom home is priced at £435/sq ft, around 20% below the local average—a clear acquisition advantage for a buyer ready to take on the work. The through lounge, three bedrooms and existing layout offer scope to create a more contemporary home, while the kitchen and bathroom are both ready for a full update. The rear garden also has room to be reclaimed and landscaped, and the listing mentions possible reconfiguration or extension subject to consents.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the through lounge and existing ground-floor arrangement to create a more practical, contemporary living space.
  • Replace the worn kitchen and dated bathroom finishes as part of a cohesive whole-house update.
  • Clear and landscape the overgrown rear garden; the listing also cites potential to extend, subject to consents and feasibility.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes, marked or exposed floorboards and unfinished areas across several rooms, together with the overgrown garden, make the £65,000–£105,000 works range a substantial whole-house programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Madeline Road, London SE20
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,885
Based on a loan of £374,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.0% since listed
£499,000£26,000(-5.0%)
12/10/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
13/09/2026

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