Summary - Northampton Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 7HD
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Character-filled detached house with attic and garden, ideal for retiring buyers.
Four bedrooms with large rooms and Edwardian period features
Large loft space offering conversion or storage potential
Detached with garage, off-street parking and decent rear garden
Homewise Lifetime Lease example: guide price £528,500 (market £800,000)
Lifetime Lease available only to buyers aged 60+; actual price varies
Single shower room and separate toilet — limited bathroom provision
Solid brick walls; likely no cavity insulation — may need upgrading
Council tax expensive; local crime levels above average
A spacious four-bedroom detached period home on Northampton Road offering generous rooms, original features and a large rear garden. The house retains Edwardian character—bay windows, fireplaces and timber detailing—paired with practical upgrades such as double glazing and mains gas central heating. A large loft and garage add storage and parking for residents.
This property is marketed with a Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease example for purchasers aged 60+: the full market price is £800,000 while the Homewise guide Lifetime Lease price shown is £528,500 (an illustrative saving of 33%). The plan allows eligible buyers to purchase up to a 50% share to safeguard capital; actual price depends on age and personal circumstances. Only over-60s can use the Lifetime Lease option.
Practical considerations: there is a single shower room plus a separate toilet, and walls are original solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation. Council tax is described as expensive and the local area records above-average crime levels. These factors, together with the home's age (c.1900–1929), mean some updating and insulation work could be worthwhile to improve comfort and long-term running costs.
Well placed for transport—East Croydon station and tram links are nearby—and close to several well-regarded schools, the house suits retirees wanting roomy, characterful accommodation with scope to personalise. Investors or family buyers (outside the Lifetime Lease route) should note the renovation potential and the single-bathroom layout when assessing value and rental demand.
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