Summary - FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 51, GILPIN AVENUE SW14 8QX
1 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious garden and garage with large-scale extension potential for families.
Large plot with attached garage and wide frontage
Retains original period features and high ceilings throughout
Currently laid out as two flats; marketed as one-bedroom listing
Substantial scope to extend side, rear and into loft (subject to planning)
Requires comprehensive updating; described as a fixer-upper
Solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation; EPC rated D
Freehold tenure in a very affluent, low-crime neighbourhood
Excellent local schools and short walk to Mortlake station
A rare, substantial period property on a wide plot in the heart of East Sheen, offered freehold and ready for a comprehensive refurbishment. Currently arranged as two separate flats, the house retains original Edwardian/Victorian features, tall ceilings and large room proportions that will appeal to families wanting a spacious long-term home. The plot includes a large rear garden and an attached garage, offering scope to reconfigure and extend (subject to planning) to create a much larger family residence.
The house requires significant updating: it is described as a fixer-upper and will need interior modernisation, likely insulation improvements, and an upgrade to services if you want contemporary comfort and efficiency. The EPC is D, walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation, and the property is currently a one-bedroom layout on the listing, so buyers should factor conversion and planning costs into budgets.
For families, the location is a key draw — walkable to East Sheen’s shops, cafes and amenities, close to Mortlake station for central London links, and within easy reach of Richmond Park. Several highly rated primary and secondary schools sit nearby, making this an attractive project for buyers seeking to create a long-term family home in a very affluent, low-crime neighbourhood.
This is a value-led opportunity for an experienced purchaser or developer to deliver a spacious, characterful family house. If you value period proportions, a large garden and strong local schooling and transport links, this property offers significant upside once modernisation and permitted extensions are completed.
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