Summary - 174 FOREST HILL ROAD LONDON SE23 3QR
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious family house with huge private garden and strong transport links.
Five bedrooms across four floors, over 2,600 sq ft total space
Southwest-facing secluded garden approx. 113 x 33.8 ft
Detached Victorian with high ceilings and original period features
Off-street parking for convenient local parking
Excellent links — Honor Oak Park station ≈ 0.5 miles (overground/mainline)
EPC F; solid brick walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades needed
Only two bathrooms for five bedrooms; potential to add/convert
Freehold, built c.1900–1929; scope for refurbishment and extension
Set well back from Forest Hill Road, this detached Victorian house stretches over four floors and more than 2,600 sq ft — rare space for the area. High ceilings, original bay windows, fireplaces and other period details give the house strong character, while the large, southwest-facing garden (approx. 113 x 33.8 ft) creates a private outdoor oasis for children and entertaining. Off-street parking adds practical convenience in a well-connected location, with Honor Oak Park station roughly 0.5 miles away for fast links into central London.
The layout offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for growing families seeking space and proximity to several highly regarded schools, including Fairlawn Primary and nearby outstanding secondaries. The property’s generous room sizes and ten-room count present immediate family living plus scope for reconfiguration, loft conversion or bespoke refurbishment to add modern comforts and a third bathroom if required.
There are important energy and maintenance considerations. The solid brick walls are assumed to lack insulation and the current EPC rating is F, so the house will benefit from insulation, glazing checks and broader energy improvements to reduce bills and modernise performance. Heating is provided by mains gas with a combination of boiler/underfloor heating and radiators; the mix will suit many buyers but may need updating depending on plans.
Offered freehold with a guide price of £1,600,000 to £1,800,000, the house is a substantial, characterful family home in an affluent, well-served part of SE23. It will particularly suit buyers looking for generous internal and external space who are prepared to invest in energy upgrades and modernisation to unlock the property’s full potential.
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