16 Sylvan Road, Wanstead, London, E11 1QN
Lot 1 · E11 1QN · SW Property Auctions · London
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Freehold former care home of approximately 159.71 sq m (1,719 sq ft) with potential for conversion to residential. Vacant possession
The property comprises a detached two storey former care home of approximately 159.71 sq m (1,719 sq ft), of traditional brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof. The ground floor hallway provides access to all rooms. There is a front reception room, previously used as a day room/lounge and rear room with wash basin and basic ensuite which would have been used as a bedroom. There is a kitchen, utility room, small office, conservatory and a WC. The first floor is arranged as three bedrooms and an additional lockable staff room. There is a bathroom/WC and a separate WC. There is also a cellar.The property is in a dated condition and requires refurbishment or would suit a change of use to residential subject to consents. Location Wanstead is located 4 miles north-east of Stratford, 2 miles east of Walthamstow, 4 miles south of Chingford and 10 miles north-east of central London. The area is well served with transport routes including the North Circular Road (A406), Eastern Avenue (A12), M11 motorway as well as London Underground services (Central Line) at Snaresbrook and Wanstead stations. A range of bars, cafes and local shopping amenities can be found along High Street, whilst recreational pursuits at Leyton Flats and Wanstead Park are both close by.The property is situated on the west side of Sylvan Road, a residential area that runs northwards from High Street to Hermon…
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5 registered sales in this postcode over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.
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Renovation upside in E11
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Derived from 1209 registered sale pairs in E11 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
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