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Stanmore Road, Leytonstone, London E11

London

£800,000

Listed on 05/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1140 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached period house has two reception rooms, a kitchen-diner and a rear garden, with original features including fireplaces, cornicing, picture rails and timber floorboards. The front reception has a bay window, while the second reception opens towards the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a separate WC on the ground floor. A glazed conservatory or lean-to connects the kitchen area to the garden, and a side return provides additional outdoor access. The property is offered with scope for modernisation. The sellers note that the kitchen, bathroom and general decoration need upgrading, and that there may be scope to increase the living space, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents. The rear garden includes paved and lawned areas. The house is freehold and has a council tax band of D. The listing describes the property as being close to Wanstead Flats, Leytonstone Central Line station and Leytonstone High Road Overground station, as well as local shops and schools.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This Bushwood semi has a strong period canvas: fireplaces, cornicing, picture rails and timber floors give the two reception rooms plenty to build on, and the house appears usable while work is planned. The kitchen and bathroom are dated, decoration needs attention, and the overgrown garden offers scope to reshape the outdoor space. The stated renovation range of £55,000–£90,000 gives a sense of the project involved.

Worth weighing the all-in picture: combining the asking price with refurbishment of around £72,500 lifts all-in commitment to about £872,500 — around 15% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. That is why the overall grade stays low; we have not forecast value after improvement.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and highlight the period fireplaces, cornicing, picture rails and timber floorboards while refreshing the interior.
  • Upgrade the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a coordinated modernisation.
  • Clear and rework the overgrown rear garden, making use of the paved side access.

Key risks

  • At £800,000 plus the renovation budget, the purchase and works cost is stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area; this comparison is not a post-works value forecast.
  • A crack and damaged finish are visible around the stairwell, with another crack visible near a bedroom ceiling; the roof was not adequately assessed.

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Stanmore Road, Leytonstone, London E11
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£3,022
Based on a loan of £600,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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