Summary - Colenso Road, Ilford IG2 7AH
3 bed 2 bath End of Terrace
Two flats with garden and parking — scope to extend and add value, subject to lease issues..
Three-bedroom end-of-terrace arranged as two self-contained flats
Freehold included; each flat currently on a 78-year lease
Off-street parking for one car plus good-sized rear garden
Potential to convert flats to larger units and add loft/rear extension STPP
Requires modernization: decor, bathrooms, kitchen and services
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy performance EPC D
Short leases may limit mortgage availability until extended
Total internal area c. 988 sq ft; good rental or family potential
A versatile Victorian end-of-terrace on Colenso Road currently configured as two self-contained flats. The ground floor is a one-bedroom flat with garden access; the first floor offers two bedrooms. Both flats are practical for immediate rental or owner-occupation as separate units.
The property includes off-street parking and a generous rear garden for the area, plus clear scope to add value. The layout and roofline offer potential for a rear extension and loft conversion, and planning scope may allow converting the ground floor to a two-bed and the first floor to a three-bed (STPP). Freehold is included.
Material considerations: both flats have 78 years remaining on their leases. That lease length is likely to restrict mortgage lending and will need addressing promptly by a buyer. The house also needs modernization throughout: internal decor, services and insulation are dated, and the solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation.
This is a practical purchase for an investor comfortable managing lease extension or for a buyer prepared to renovate and reconfigure. The location near local schools, transport links and shops supports rental demand and family living once refurbished.
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