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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · CR2 7DR
No longer listedListed 54 days
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About
**Guide Price £650,000 - £750,000** Set on the highly sought-after Dornton Road, a picturesque residential street renowned for its collection of elegant period detached homes, this substantial six-bedroom detached house presents a rare and exciting opportunity.
Requiring complete refurbishment throughout, the property offers exceptional scope for transformation, making it ideal for those looking to create a bespoke family residence or an investment project.
With generous proportions and a versatile layout, there is significant potential to reconfigure and extend (subject to the usual consents), restoring the home to its former grandeur while incorporating modern design and finishes.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of South Croydon, the property is just a short 0.3 mile walk from South Croydon station, providing convenient links into Central London and beyond.
The area is also well served by a variety of local amenities, green spaces, and reputable schools.
Opportunities of this scale and potential on Dornton Road are rarely available, making this an outstanding prospect for buyers seeking a rewarding project in a prime location.
‘’These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor.
However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them.
Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.
Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.
Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc.
VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with hmrc and includes mover protection.’’
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 3, Dornton Road, South Croydon
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