Summary - 83, Shirley Avenue RH1 5AH
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Lifetime-lease option for over-60s with garden and off-street parking.
Three bedrooms in a compact 797 sq ft layout, good for downsizing
Sunny landscaped rear garden and driveway parking for two cars
Single family bathroom; smaller third bedroom — limited for large households
Lifetime Lease option for over-60s guide price £297,500 (market £450,000)
Built 1930–1949; well maintained but needs modernisation in places
Potential to extend, subject to planning permission (STPP)
Double glazing installed pre-2002 and mains gas boiler — consider updates
Freehold tenure; nearby schools, hospital, and fast broadband
This well-kept three-bedroom semi-detached house on a sought-after road in South Earlswood offers a practical, low-risk retirement move with genuine scope to personalise. The living and dining rooms are arranged with a characterful archway and the galley kitchen serves everyday needs. The sunny, landscaped rear garden and driveway parking for two cars add immediate outdoor enjoyment and convenience.
The property totals about 797 sq ft and is in good condition for its age (built 1930–1949) but would benefit from updating to contemporary standards. There is a single family bathroom and relatively small third bedroom, so the layout best suits downsizers or those seeking manageable space rather than large-family living. Double glazing was installed before 2002 and the boiler and radiators use mains gas.
A key financial consideration is the Home for Life Lifetime Lease option available to buyers aged 60 or over: the guide Lifetime Lease price for this property is £297,500 (illustrative saving ~33% against the full market price of £450,000). The actual price varies by age and circumstances and buyers can purchase up to a 50% share to safeguard value. If you prefer the open market route, the full asking price remains £450,000.
Practical upside includes potential to extend subject to planning permission (STPP) and a decent plot size for rear extension or enlargement. Nearby amenities, well-regarded primary and secondary schools, East Surrey Hospital and good transport links make this a convenient location. Important notes: purchasers should verify tenure, any planning history, and the specifics of the Lifetime Lease before committing.
3 bedroom terraced house for sale in Petridge Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 — £281,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 721 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Rushetts Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 — £307,500 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 692 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Cronks Hill Close, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 — £479,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 997 ft²
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale in Rennie Terrace, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 — £264,500 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 797 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Monson Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 — £396,500 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1572 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 — £287,500 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 1034 ft²
