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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · SE21 7BP
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About
A substantial semi-detached family home with off-street parking and impressive rear garden, situated on one of the most sought-after roads in Dulwich Village.
The property is ideally positioned for local amenities and the area`s outstanding Village schools, including The Charter Schools, Alleyn`s, JAGS and Dulwich College.
Built in the 1920s, the home spans approximately 2,447 sq ft (227.3 sq m) of well-proportioned living space. The ground floor provides superb entertaining space with light wooden flooring throughout.
A wide bay-fronted reception room connects seamlessly to the expansive open-plan kitchen/dining room via sliding pocket doors.
The kitchen features a central island breakfast bar, an adjacent pantry/storage room, a spiral wine cellar and bi-fold doors opening onto a rear decked terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
A second rear reception room features French doors overlooking the mature garden, which measures approximately 124`5" x 37`1" (38 x 11.30m).
The house further benefits from a wide and welcoming entrance hall.
The first floor comprises four bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the second floor offers a fifth bedroom with eaves storage and an additional bathroom.
North Dulwich station is within easy reach, providing regular services to London Bridge, as well as connections to the Overground/Windrush line via Peckham Rye.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About Gilkes Crescent, Dulwich, SE21
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