Summary - 65 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD LONDON SE26 4PA
6 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Large six-bedroom period house with park access and garage, ideal for growing families.
Six bedrooms including main bedroom with ensuite and sauna
Three reception rooms offering flexible family living space
Backs directly onto Mayow Park; strong outdoor amenity
Large rear garage provides parking and storage
Located in Thorpes Estate conservation area; period features intact
Double glazing installed post-2002 and mains gas central heating
Solid brick walls likely lack insulation; energy upgrades may be required
Council tax high; area shows deprivation and average crime levels
This substantial six-bedroom Edwardian family home on Bishopsthorpe Road combines generous living space with period detail and strong local amenities. The main bedroom benefits from an ensuite and private sauna, while three reception rooms provide flexible family living and entertaining space. A large rear garage and decent plot size add valuable storage and parking options.
Set in the Thorpes Estate conservation area and backing onto Mayow Park, the house sits moments from Sydenham High Street and convenient rail links. It is within the catchment of several well-regarded primary and secondary schools, making it particularly suitable for families seeking room and local education provision.
The property has modern double glazing (installed post-2002) and mains gas central heating, but it also has some notable drawbacks to factor in. The building has solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation, so upgrading insulation and energy efficiency may be needed. Council tax is described as expensive, and the wider area shows signs of deprivation with average local crime levels.
Overall, this home offers clear family appeal — space, park access and good schools — balanced against likely investment needed for better thermal performance and ongoing local area considerations. Buyers looking for a large period house to adapt and modernise will find strong potential here.
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