Summary - 22 Watermens Square, High Street SE20 7EL
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free two-bedroom with garden near Penge stations and local shops.
Grade II listed Gothic Revival cottage with notable period features
A rare Grade II listed two-bedroom terraced cottage arranged over multiple floors, set in historic Watermans Square. The property retains Gothic Revival features—arched windows, decorative brickwork and a symmetrical façade—that give it strong period character and immediate kerb appeal. Sold chain free, it offers an owner-occupier or small family the chance to create a distinctive home close to Penge East and Penge West stations.
The house requires full renovation and modernisation throughout: heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators, walls are likely uninsulated solid brick, and the current EPC is D. The bathroom appears updated and compact, but the rest of the interior will need works to meet contemporary energy, layout and accessibility standards. Grade II listing will protect exterior and certain interior features and will make structural or external changes more complex and potentially costly.
Practical benefits include a decent garden, a manageable footprint of about 797 sq ft and freehold tenure. Local amenities are plentiful—shops, cafes and schools are within walking distance—and public transport links make central London commutable. For buyers prepared to invest in sympathetic restoration, this house offers strong period character, a rare listed setting and the opportunity to add value through carefully planned improvements.
Important considerations: listed status restricts works and may require specialist consent; full modernisation is needed; assumed lack of wall insulation could mean higher energy costs until remedied. This property will suit a buyer looking for a project with heritage appeal rather than someone seeking a move-in ready home.
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