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See how verdicts work4-bedroom terraced house · E11 2PH
Sold STCListed 147 days
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About
Lonsdale Road, E11 A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian mid-terrace home offering over 2,100 sq ft of internal space, complete with off-street driveway parking, a private rear garden, a generous basement, and a wealth of original period features.
Offered chain free, the property now requires full refurbishment, presenting an exceptional chance to create a truly special family home in one of E11's most desirable residential settings.
Set behind its own driveway, the house has an attractive Victorian frontage with classic bay windows, high ceilings and a sense of scale that is immediately apparent on entry.
The ground floor is arranged with a front reception room, a separate kitchen, utility room, guest WC and a substantial rear dining room overlooking the garden.
Many original details remain, including ornate ceiling plasterwork, fireplaces, deep skirting, picture rails and generous room proportions.
The first floor provides four well-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the principal bedroom occupying the full width of the front of the house and benefitting from a large bay window.
The layout is already highly practical, while also offering obvious potential for reconfiguration and modernisation, subject to the necessary consents.
A major advantage is the basement level, extending to approximately 491 sq ft, currently arranged as two store rooms.
This area offers excellent potential for storage, studio space, workshop use or future enhancement, again subject to the appropriate permissions.
To the rear, the property enjoys a private garden measuring approximately 44 ft, offering a mature and secluded outdoor space with plenty of scope for landscaping.
Combined with the driveway parking and overall floor area, this is a home with genuine long-term potential.
Lonsdale Road is a sought-after turning within E11, well placed for local transport links, green spaces, schools and the independent shops, cafés and amenities of Wanstead and Leytonstone.
For buyers looking for a substantial period home to refurbish and personalise, this chain-free house represents a standout opportunity.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
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