Summary - 78 FENTIMAN ROAD LONDON SW8 1LA
5 bed 3 bath Terraced
Large period home with garden, garage and lower-ground flat — scope to modernise..
Period mid-terrace with high ceilings and original sash windows
Large private garden with rear access to Meadow Mews and garage
Lower-ground semi-autonomous flat with separate entrance (rental potential)
EPC D; double glazing pre-2002; likely solid brick walls without insulation
Council tax described as quite expensive — factor ongoing costs
Postcode SW8, approx 0.5 miles to Vauxhall station, strong transport links
Built before 1900 — traditional construction may need sympathetic works
Inconsistent listing bedroom count (four vs five); verify layout at viewing
Set on a tree-lined stretch of Fentiman Road, this substantial period terrace offers generous family living across four floors with genuine scope for modernisation. The house features high ceilings, sash windows and original fireplaces that deliver classic character alongside practical additions such as a garage and a long private garden with rear access to Meadow Mews.
The layout includes a ground-floor reception room, shaker-style kitchen, utility/WC and garden access; a lower-ground semi-autonomous flat with its own entrance, kitchen and reception; upper floors with principal bedroom and ensuite, additional bedrooms and family shower room. This flexible arrangement suits a growing family, multi-generational living, or part-rental/income use from the lower-flat.
Practical considerations are clear and factual: the property has an EPC rating of D, solid brick walls likely without insulation, double glazing installed before 2002, and the council tax is described as quite expensive. The house is advertised as both four- and five-bedroom in supplied information — buyers should verify the exact bedroom count and layout during a viewing.
Location is a strong asset: about 0.5 miles from Vauxhall station, close to Vauxhall and Kennington parks, and near a wide choice of schools (including several rated Good or Outstanding). The surrounding area is inner-city cosmopolitan with excellent mobile and fast broadband, though the wider neighbourhood is classified as very deprived. This property suits buyers seeking period character near central London with scope to improve energy performance and personalise finishes.
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