Summary - WALWORTH BUS GARAGE, CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD SE5 0TF
4 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
A vast, character-filled four-bedroom house with terraces, parking and development potential..
Extremely large 5,225 sq ft over four floors and three roof terraces
Distinctive 1932 period building with high ceilings and original features
Basement has commercial planning; residential change-of-use application in progress
Off-street parking for up to four cars and multiple outdoor areas
High Council Tax (Band G) and likely higher running costs
Located in a very deprived area with high local crime rates
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal; close to stations and parks
Some areas require maintenance and conversion work to be fully residential
On the site of an interwar public house, this exceptionally bright four-bedroom semi-detached home extends to over 5,200 sq ft across four floors. Distinctive 1930s brickwork and period interior details — high ceilings, original floorboards, wood panelling and large sash windows — give the property strong character and flexible living space, including three roof terraces and a high-ceilinged basement. The front forecourt provides off-street parking for four cars.
The ground and first floors have been reconfigured into generous, open-plan living areas: a contemporary kitchen with high-spec appliances, an L-shaped living and dining space with original mouldings and fireplaces, plus a separate office and steam room. The second floor houses four light bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. The substantial basement — previously commercial and used as an artist’s studio — currently has commercial planning; an application is in progress to change the use to fully residential, offering clear scope for additional accommodation or storage.
This property will suit buyers seeking a large, character-rich house with entertaining terraces and parking in central Camberwell. It also has development potential for those able to manage the planning process. Practical considerations: the building sits in a high-crime, very deprived area and carries a high Council Tax band. Some areas will need ongoing maintenance and fitting out to a fully residential standard if change of use is approved.
Location benefits include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, nearby green spaces (Ruskin and Burgess Parks), a wide choice of schools including a highly rated secondary, and regular Overground/bus links to central London. The house is best for purchasers who value scale, period character and central convenience and who are comfortable addressing the remaining planning and security challenges.
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