Summary - Flat B, 86 Chestnut Grove, Balham, London SW12 8JJ
4 bed 1 bath House
Spacious Victorian family home in Nightingale Triangle, ripe for modernisation and extension (STPP)..
- Four double bedrooms across multiple floors, including loft bedroom
- Three reception rooms plus cellar for storage or conversion
- Small rear garden and modest front forecourt typical of terraces
- Extension potential subject to planning permission (STPP)
- Presented in original condition; requires modernisation throughout
- Single family bathroom only; may need additional facilities
- Solid brick walls with assumed no cavity insulation; consider upgrades
- Energy rating D; mains gas boiler and double glazing present
Set on a quiet Victorian street in the Nightingale Triangle, this mid-terraced four-double-bedroom house offers generous living space across multiple levels and clear potential for updating. High ceilings, bay windows and period moldings provide character and natural light throughout; the layout includes three reception rooms, a cellar and a modest rear garden. At around 1,570 sq ft, the home suits family occupation or a buy-to-let investor seeking strong commuter links and local schools.
The property is presented in largely original condition and would benefit from modernisation — particularly kitchen, bathroom and decorative finishes — to unlock full market value. There is scope to extend subject to planning permission (STPP), which could further increase living space; purchasers should allow budget for refurbishment and possible insulation work because the walls are solid brick and original fabric remains.
Practical benefits include freehold tenure, mains gas heating via boiler and radiators, double glazing, low local crime and excellent transport connections with Balham station about 0.2 miles away. Energy performance is rated D. Note there is a single family bathroom only and the garden is small, so families should consider whether the existing layout meets their needs or if a reconfiguration/extension is required.
Overall this Victorian home will appeal to commuters with young families who value location, schools and green spaces nearby, as well as buyers who are prepared to invest in careful modernisation to create a comfortable, stylish family house in a sought-after SW12 neighbourhood.
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