Summary - 147 Field Road, London, E7 E7 9DP
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Freehold 2-bed terrace with garden and loft potential, a renovation opportunity close to the Elizabeth Line..
Freehold Victorian terrace, approx. 830 sq ft
Two double bedrooms with built-in storage
About 30ft private rear garden
Loft has mansard conversion potential (subject to planning)
Requires full modernisation throughout
Small plot size; limited outdoor space
Excellent transport — Forest Gate Elizabeth Line nearby
High local crime and area deprivation — consider insurance
This two-bedroom Victorian terrace on Field Road is a straightforward freehold purchase with good transport links and clear scope to add value. The house totals about 830 sq ft and retains period character such as original stucco frontage and an internal built-in cupboard, while offering a private rear garden of approximately 30ft.
The layout features two reception rooms, a kitchen and ground-floor bathroom, plus two double bedrooms upstairs. The loft has scope for a mansard conversion subject to planning permission, which could create an additional bedroom and materially increase space and value. Forest Gate station (Elizabeth Line) is walkable, giving quick journeys to central London.
Practical drawbacks are significant and stated plainly: the property needs modernisation throughout, the plot is small, and the surrounding area shows higher crime levels and relative deprivation. These factors affect immediate comfort and may influence insurance, mortgage terms and resale pacing. Buyers should budget for refurbishment and check planning and building requirements if pursuing loft conversion.
This home suits a buyer looking to create value through renovation — a first-time owner-occupier wanting an affordable route onto the E7 market, or an investor seeking a hands-on project close to strong transport links and several well-rated local schools. For a buyer comfortable with upfront works, the location and freehold tenure offer clear potential.
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