2 Bedroom Mid-Terraced House, Marlow Road, London, SE20

A two-bedroom mid-terrace house on Marlow Road with period features, a 70-foot garden, and an appealing layout that offers scope for improvement and extension. Offered with no onward chain.

This is a solid Victorian terrace with the kind of footprint that works well for families or buyers looking for a project they can add value to. The house retains several original features—corniced ceilings, decorative archways, picture rails, and fireplaces—which give it character without being overly ornate. The layout is straightforward and practical, with two good-sized reception rooms on the ground floor that flow into one another via an arched opening. Both rooms get fantastic natural light due to the southern aspect at the front, and there's enough space to work with different furniture arrangements depending on how you want to use the rooms.

The kitchen sits at the back of the house and opens onto the garden. It's fitted with light wood units and dark worktops, with space for appliances including a gas hob and oven. The kitchen has that exposed plaster archway detail that's quite striking, though you'll likely want to update the finishes here depending on your taste. There's a small dining area within the kitchen that works for everyday meals, though most buyers would probably look at extending this space into the garden to create something more substantial, there’s definitely scope to add a lot of value by extending width ways to create a more open plan space, which would add tremendous value.

Upstairs, you've got two double bedrooms—both of them a decent size—and a family bathroom. The bathroom is straightforward and functional with a shower over the bath, tiled walls with a decorative border, and modern fittings. It's clean and usable as is, though again, there's room to put your own stamp on it if you want.

The garden is a proper asset here. At 70 feet long, it's got genuine depth, with a paved patio area immediately outside the kitchen, then a good stretch of lawn that extends right to the back. There's scope to add a garden office or studio at the far end without compromising on outdoor space, and the garden gets plenty of light throughout the day. If you're thinking about extending the ground floor, this is the kind of garden that can accommodate it comfortably.

Transport links are plentiful in the local area, Birkbeck Station is just 0.3 mi away (or a seven-minute walk), with trains and a tram service connecting to Beckenham Junction and East Croydon (ideal for Gatwick Express connections).

Elmers End Station is 0.7 mile away, offering another tram link and direct train connections to Charing Cross. Clock House Station is also within easy walking distance and features a growing parade of local shops, including a popular coffee shop.

For daily needs, the local Elmers End Road parade includes a Co-op, gym, café, post office, dry cleaners, hardware store, nail salon, a great chippy, the best kebab shop in South London and a very friendly barber! A short walk away, near Kent House, residents enjoy El Molino tapas restaurant and the Br3wery craft brewery.

Beckenham High Street is readily accessible via Birkbeck Station and offers a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés, and independent shops. Crystal Palace, under 1.5 miles away, is renowned for its independent boutiques, artisan sellers, vibrant restaurant scene, Everyman cinema, and Saturday farmers market at Haynes Lane.

South Norwood Country Park provides 125 acres of parkland, wetlands and meadows for outdoor recreation, while Tesco Supermarket at Elmers End handles larger shopping needs.

The area is particularly sought after for its excellent schools, including Stewart Fleming (rated Outstanding), which is moments away; there’s also Churchfields and Marian Vian, making this location especially desirable for families and providing strong resale potential.