Summary - 23, GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON SE23 2UQ
4 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious 4-bed Victorian requiring renovation with a rare south-facing 60ft garden.
Four bedrooms across a generous 1,800 sq ft layout
Offered to the market for the first time in over 60 years, this substantial Victorian semi-detached house spans approximately 1,800 sq ft and sits within the Perry Vale / Christmas Estate Conservation Area. The home retains many original period features – high ceilings, decorative cornicing, sash bay windows and an ornate staircase – and benefits from strong kerb appeal and a south-facing private garden of around 60ft, a rare feature for an inner-city plot.
The property currently requires full modernisation throughout: the kitchen is a dated mid-20th-century fit and the house is being sold as a renovation project. There is clear scope to reconfigure spaces, combine the separate WC and bathroom, extend (subject to consents) and convert the cellar for added usable space. For families this offers long-term potential; for developers or investors the substantial footprint and conservation-area character create an attractive canvas.
Location is a major asset: Forest Hill and Sydenham amenities are within walking distance and both Overground/mainline stations are around half a mile away, giving straightforward connections into Central London. Several well-regarded primary and secondary schools are nearby, and local parks and high-street shops are close at hand.
Buyers should note the property’s renovation needs and the likelihood of conservation-area constraints on alterations. The house is freehold, in an established, inner‑city area with good broadband and mobile signals, and presents a rare opportunity to create a spacious, characterful family home in a sought-after part of SE23.
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