• When calling, use EXT 103 to get through to the agent dealing with the sale +
• A classic brick-built home that keeps its period charm but has been updated inside with a fresh, contemporary finish +
• The rear extension is the standout feature, with a vaulted ceiling and large windows that flood the kitchen and dining area with natural light +
• An open-plan layout at the back of the house creates a warm, social atmosphere where guests naturally gather +
• Unlike many period terraces, this property includes a private garage and two dedicated off-street parking spaces +
• Located just a short walk from two stations (Coulsdon South and Coulsdon Town), reaching London Bridge or Victoria in around 25-30 minutes +
• Enjoy the best of suburban life with the high street's independent shops nearby, plus the rolling hills of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley for weekend walks +

GUIDE PRICE - £450,000-£475,000

Finding a Victorian home that feels bright, open, and easy to live in is rare, but this brick-built terrace on Chipstead Valley Road manages it perfectly. It’s a house that keeps its period character where you want it—like the traditional steep stairs and classic facade—but opens up into a fresh, contemporary space that actually works for how we live today. Whether you’re a couple needing a quick commute, a small family wanting to be near Smitham Primary, or a single professional looking for a bit more breathing room, it hits that sweet spot between London convenience and Surrey greenery.

The back of the house is where you’ll spend most of your time and is easily the heart of the home. The extension has a fantastic vaulted ceiling that lets the light flood in, making the kitchen and dining area feel huge and upbeat. It’s the kind of room that instantly puts you in a good mood; you can imagine sitting on the sofa with a coffee on a Sunday morning, looking out at the garden through the glass. Because the layout flows so well from the cosy front living room through to the back, there’s plenty of flexibility. You could easily set up a proper home office area by the downstairs shower room or work from the dining table where the natural light is at its best.

Upstairs, the sense of space continues with two proper double bedrooms and a surprisingly large family bathroom that feels like a real retreat. Outside, the garden has been really well looked after and is mature enough to feel private. It leads down to a massive plus for this area: a private garage with two dedicated parking spaces right in front of it. If you don’t need the extra storage, the garage has huge potential to be converted into a home gym, a creative studio, or a quiet garden office tucked away from the main house.