Property
Victorian Family Home with Off-Street Parking
Presented to the market for the first time in over 80 years, this imposing Victorian home spans over 3,000 sq ft across five floors and offers a rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional residence in one of Clapham's most sought-after locations.
Boasting the rarity of off-street parking, the property is situated just moments from Clapham Common and Clapham South Underground Station, with the vibrant hubs of Balham and Clapham close by offering a wealth of shops, cafés, restaurants and transport links.
The area is also renowned for its selection of highly regarded local schools, making it a superb choice for families.
Key Features
At a Glance
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Two Reception Rooms
Generous proportions with original features including high ceilings, cornicing, and period fireplaces. Large windows flood the rooms with natural light.
Dining Room
Perfect for entertaining, maintaining period charm with scope for modernisation to create an exceptional family dining space.
Bathroom
Conveniently located ground floor bathroom, ready for contemporary updating.
Utility Room
Practical space with potential to enhance functionality for modern family living.
Upper Floors
Six Double Bedrooms: Arranged over the upper floors, each bedroom offers generous proportions suitable for modern family life. Original features including high ceilings and period details provide character throughout.
Family Bathroom: Well-proportioned bathroom ready for contemporary refurbishment to create a luxurious family bathroom suite.
Separate WC: Additional convenience with separate toilet facility.
Outdoor Space
South-Facing Garden: A wonderful family space benefiting from excellent southern light throughout the day. The garden offers significant potential for landscaping and enhancement.
Extension Potential: Subject to planning permission, the garden provides scope for rear extension or the addition of a home office, garden room, or studio space.
Additional Features
Large Cellar
Substantial cellar space offering excellent storage potential or opportunity for conversion to additional accommodation.
Off-Street Parking
A genuine rarity for the area, providing valuable parking convenience in this highly sought-after London location.
Scope to Add Significant Value
While well cared for by the same family for over 80 years, the property would now benefit from modernisation and refurbishment, presenting an exciting opportunity for discerning buyers to update and extend to their own taste.
This is a home that would ideally suit a growing family looking to put down roots in one of South West London's most desirable postcodes, or buyers seeking a substantial Victorian property with scope to remodel and design a bespoke residence.
Potential Improvements
- Full refurbishment and modernisation
- Kitchen extension into garden (STPP)
- Loft conversion for additional space (STPP)
- Cellar conversion to habitable space
- Contemporary bathroom suites
- Landscaped garden design
- Modern heating and energy efficiency