Set along the ever-popular Wrickemarsh Road, this attractive 1930s semi-detached home offers a rare opportunity to create a truly bespoke family residence. Requiring modernisation and updating, this is a genuine project house brimming with character, space, and future potential.
Guide Price £575,000 to £600,000
Step inside via the porch and you’re welcomed by a bright, open hallway, complete with useful storage cupboards—ideal for coats, shoes, and everyday practicality. A staircase rises to the first floor, while doors lead seamlessly to all principal rooms.
The front lounge enjoys a classic 1930s bay window and creates a warm, inviting space. There is plenty of room for a couple of good size sofas and further lounge furniture if desired.
To the rear, the separate dining room is another generous reception, perfectly positioned with double doors opening onto the sunny rear garden.
There is excellent scope to reconfigure the ground floor: A purchaser could create a through lounge/diner (subject to any necessary consents), or open the kitchen and dining room to form a contemporary kitchen-dining space ideal for modern family life.
The galley-style kitchen features base and eye-level units with ample worktop space. An understairs nook provides the perfect spot for a fridge freezer, while fitted appliances include an oven and hob, with plenty of room to add further appliances if desired.
Upstairs, the master bedroom overlooks the front of the home and benefits from another charming bay window.
The second double bedroom, overlooking the rear garden, includes floor-to-ceiling wardrobes across one wall.
The third bedroom is a well-proportioned single—ideal as a child’s room, guest room, or home office.
Completing the first floor is a family bathroom and a separate WC, a practical and increasingly sought-after feature.
While the property is in need of modernisation, it offers exceptional potential to extend—whether into the loft or to the rear (subject to planning).
Outside, the south-facing rear garden is a true highlight: mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, it’s perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, or summer barbecues.
To the front, there is a shared driveway leading to the garage, there is potential to make the front patio into a driveway for two cars subject to any necessary consents, offering excellent versatility. The garage is ideal for storage or, subject to consents, conversion into a home office, gym, or hobby room.
Create the Home You’ve Always Imagined
If you’re searching for a character-filled home with scope to add value and personalise every detail, Wrickemarsh Road is not to be missed. This is a rare chance to transform a classic 1930s property into a stunning modern family home.
Wricklemarsh Road is a popular tree lined residential street and is conveniently located 0.79 miles from Kidbrooke Mainline station and is just 17 minutes to London Bridge with trains also running to Charing Cross, Victoria and Cannon Street. The property is located close to both Kidbrooke Village and to Blackheath Village with its mainline station, array of boutique shops, bars and restaurants.
There are many parks and green open spaces to enjoy, including Hornfair Park (with the Charlton Lido, cafe, tennis courts and BMX track within its bounds), Charlton House (gardens, play area and skate park),Oxleas Woods with its Sevendroog Castle, Shrewsbury Park, Blackheath Common and Greenwich Park with the Royal observatory.