4 Bedroom Detached House, Chadwick Road, London, SE15

Rare Victorian Beauty Awaiting Your Vision -

This detached double-fronted Victorian beast on Chadwick Road is calling out to someone with proper vision who wants to create a unique home that they can truly call theirs. At 2,478 sq ft across multiple floors, with four bedrooms and that ridiculously impressive plot, this is the kind of project that lets you create something genuinely special rather than just buying someone else's safe choices. The bones are absolutely solid - we're talking proper Victorian architecture with all the original details that are often lost - and it's ready for someone to come in and make it sing.

Let's be real: this isn't a move-in-and-put-your-feet-up situation. But if you're the type who gets excited about the potential rather than put off by a bit of work, you'll see what we see. The current owners have clearly had some fun with colour (and we mean fun), but there's serious scope to take this in whatever direction speaks to you.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this property is also offered as part of our ”Nova” service, so it comes with a building survey, as well as gas & electrical safety checks. The conveyancing is already complete and comes at no cost to the buyer* for more info see below.

The Creative Canvas

That entrance hall with its showstopper staircase? Pure theatre. The period details don’t stop there; they are found throughout - the ceiling roses, original fireplaces, those carved bannisters - are all there waiting to be the heroes of whatever vision you bring to this place.

The jewels in the crown are the raised ground-floor reception rooms; a pair of magnificent rooms, each with its own pair of stunning sash windows, one on the front, one on the rear. The sheer volume of glass in these rooms creates bright spaces, regardless of the season, and when the sun’s out, they are especially glorious spaces, given they have a southern aspect to the rear.

Moving downstairs, the kitchen feels like it sits in its own wing, which is brilliant for containing the chaos but also means there's genuine potential for a major extension across the rear - think massive kitchen-diner opening onto that garden. It currently feels a tad segmented, which will bother few, as the value you will add by creating a spectacular open-plan kitchen-diner down here will be immense. An extension into the garden will also bring into play the adjacent reception room, and given the privacy the rear affords, you can be adventurous with glass ceilings to take advantage of the southern aspect and create a bright space that actually works for how people live now.

Upstairs Reality Check

The four bedrooms are proper rooms, not the usual Victorian afterthoughts. One has a charming en-suite, and excitingly, the top floor has scope for serious reconfiguration. Studio space, office, creative den, teenage lair - whatever your life demands.

The current décor is... committed. Someone really went for it with those colour choices, and while it shows the rooms can handle bold moves, you'll probably want to strip back and start fresh. The good news is that underneath all that paint are rooms with fantastic proportions and original features that just need the right treatment.

The Bathroom Situation

Right now, you're looking at bathrooms that need attention. The upside? You get to create bathrooms that actually work for your lifestyle adding value in the process.

Garden Gold

Here's where this place gets really interesting. That rear garden isn't just big by London standards - it's actually big by all standards. Mature trees, multiple areas, proper depth. But here's the kicker: there's genuine scope for a detached studio or outbuilding at the bottom. Planning permitting, you could have a proper creative space separate from the house - workshop, art studio, music room, whatever feeds your soul. Given the southern aspect the garden enjoys alongside a high degree of privacy, you could create something really special here, using lots of glass to create something truly bright all year round.  

The front garden and driveway situation means you're not playing the usual London parking lottery, plus there's additional scope for landscaping that could make this place even more special.

Extension Potential

The ground floor is practically begging for a rear extension. The current layout has that slightly awkward flow that screams "Victorian compromise," but extend across the back and suddenly you've got the kind of kitchen-living space that becomes the heart of the house. We're talking about serious entertaining space, proper cooking facilities, the works.

Planning in this area has been pretty favourable for sympathetic extensions, and with a plot this size, you've got options that most London properties simply don't offer.

Bellenden Road: Peckham's Village Heart

Bellenden Road represents what happens when independent businesses, makers, and genuine community spirit converge in one of South London's most characterful neighbourhoods. This isn't manufactured charm - it's the real deal, developed organically over the past two decades.

The Local Scene

The Begging Bowl serves exceptional Thai street food, while Levan and Artusi represent the kind of neighborhood restaurants that draw people from across London. The General Store operates as both a neighbourhood grocery and a coffee shop, presenting seasonal produce including Neal's Yard cheese and natural wines. Flock and Herd offers quality meat from knowledgeable butchers alongside bottles of Rioja, while Melange chocolate shop runs workshops teaching you to pair chocolate with different wines. It would be remiss of us to not mention Ganapati, a delight that’s only a six min walk downhill, offering exceptional south Indian cuisine.

Review Bookshop anchors the area as a fantastic independent bookshop, hosting the annual Peckham Literary Festival with readings, performances and discussions. Form SE15 is a bright yellow lifestyle store curating quality fashion and homeware, stocking everything from contemporary menswear to ceramics by local makers.

Getting Around

Here's where living here gets really practical. Queens Road Peckham station is a nine-minute walk away, or 0.5 mi. From Queens Road Peckham, you're looking at just 7-8 minutes to London Bridge, putting you right in the heart of the financial district faster than most people can get out of their local tube station. The overground is a boon for the area and is well run by TFL, you’ve also got Denmark Hill Station which is 0.6 mi away, and gives access to London Bridge, Victoria & City Thameslink.

Peckham Rye station is also close by, offering even more options with services to London Victoria in just 12 minutes, plus connections via Thameslink to Blackfriars and beyond, alongside Southeastern services to Dartford. The beauty of this location is choice - you've got multiple operators and routes, so if one line has issues, you've got alternatives. Both stations are in Travelcard Zone 2, which keeps travel costs sensible compared to the outer zones.

The bus network here is equally solid, with routes 12, 36, 37, 78, and P13 stopping right on Chadwick Road. This isn't just about getting to central London - these routes connect you across South London and beyond, giving you that flexibility to explore without being tied to the train lines. Whether you're heading to work, meeting friends, or just need to get somewhere quickly, the transport infrastructure here actually delivers rather than disappoints.

Makers & Spaces

The Kiln Rooms operates from multiple locations, including Railway Arch 198, providing ceramics studios and classes for everyone from beginners to professionals, built around a community ethos where members work alongside each other. Just off Bellenden Road, Peckham Levels occupies a converted multi-storey carpark, showcasing local talent with independent traders, regular events and exhibitions, plus artists and businesses working in design, fashion, music and ceramics. Peckham rye park is a short walk away, as is East Dulwich offering more shopping options, with a mix of indies and the large Sainsburys on Dog Kennel Hill.

Why It Works

The area benefits from a thoughtful 1990s regeneration featuring street art from established artists like Antony Gormley and Tom Philips, setting the tone for the independent businesses that followed. Transport is excellent - under 300 meters from Peckham Rye station, just 11 minutes from London Bridge or 12 minutes from Victoria.

It has the feel of Peckham Village, with quality dining spots, boutiques selling gifts and homewares, and independent grocery shops. The lifestyle works because you can handle most of your daily needs within a few hundred meters - morning coffee, natural wine, dinner, cultural events, and genuine community connections all within walking distance.

The density creates urban energy while the scale maintains neighbourhood intimacy. It's what makes Bellenden Road special for anyone who values independent businesses, quality food and drink, and authentic community spirit over chain stores and corporate uniformity.

The Bottom Line

This isn't a property for people who want everything done for them. It's for someone who sees a Victorian villa with incredible bones, a massive garden, and endless potential, then gets excited rather than overwhelmed. You'll need to put in the work, but you'll end up with something genuinely unique.

The extension potential alone could add serious square footage and value. Add in the studio possibilities, the mature garden, and that increasingly rare combination of character plus space, and you've got a project that rewards ambition.

If you're ready to create something special rather than just buy off the shelf, this could be just the place for you.

Nova

*This home is offered via our “Nova” service, which includes a full building survey, gas and electrical safety checks, and all the conveyancing work completed prior to launch, removing all risk of an abortive sale or issues derailing timelines. We have employed two solicitors weeks in advance of this house coming to the market, one of whom will be assigned to the buyer once a sale is agreed. We cover the cost of the solicitor’s fee, saving the buyer money and hassle. Please note that there is no obligation to use this solicitor; they can pass on all their findings to your solicitor of choice, who can then report to you. If you want more information or sight of the survey, please do get in touch to book a viewing.