Summary - 83 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD LONDON SE26 4DH
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Light-filled period house with outbuilding near stations and schools.
Detached period house, chain-free and freehold
Total area 1,088 sq ft including outbuilding
Two bedrooms, one bathroom (single-family layout)
South-facing bay window; bright principal reception
Modern kitchen with island; built-in appliances
Rear garden with log-cabin outbuilding (office/storage)
Small plot; limited garden expansion potential
Solid-brick walls assumed uninsulated; upgrade advised
Set on a quiet, tree-lined stretch of Sydenham Park Road, this chain-free detached house offers spacious, light-filled rooms and straightforward family living. The bay-front reception and south-facing windows bring generous daylight into the principal living space, while the contemporary kitchen with central island suits everyday cooking and casual dining. A log-cabin outbuilding in the rear garden provides versatile space for a home office, studio or storage.
Practical strengths include freehold tenure, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working — plus easy walking access to highly regarded primary and secondary schools. Transport links are convenient: Sydenham and Forest Hill stations are within easy reach for commutes into central London. The property’s 1,088 sq ft total area gives a comfortable footprint for a two-bedroom home in this neighbourhood.
Buyers should note this is an older, solid-brick house constructed before 1900 with no known modern wall insulation. The small-to-average plot and compact garden limit expansion potential without planning, and the property has a single bathroom only. These factors mean modest upgrading — insulation, potential heating improvements or selective refurbishment — could add comfort and long-term value.
Overall, the house suits families or professionals seeking a ready-to-occupy, characterful home in a well-connected, school-friendly pocket of Sydenham. It rewards buyers willing to invest in energy upgrades or cosmetic improvements to match long-term needs.
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