Listed for £575,000
March 13, 2026
Positioned on the highly sought-after Gurney Road in Stratford, this three-bedroom Victorian terrace presents a rare and exciting opportunity for developers, investors, or owner-occupiers seeking a project with exceptional value-add potential. Offered to the market requiring complete refurbishment throughout, the property retains numerous original Victorian features and offers a generous footprint of approximately 1,170 sq ft (108.7 sq m) across two floors, alongside a substantial rear garden. Once fully renovated and extended, this property has the potential to become one of the most impressive and valuable homes on the street, particularly given the scope for a double dormer loft conversion and rear/side return extensions (subject to the necessary planning permissions). This is a blank canvas opportunity in one of East London's fastest growing residential areas. Ground Floor The property opens into a traditional Victorian entrance hallway, which leads into the principal reception room positioned at the front of the house. This room benefits from a classic bay window, allowing plenty of natural light and creating a bright living space with excellent proportions. Moving through the ground floor, the layout flows into the dining room, which provides direct access toward the kitchen area. The kitchen is located to the rear of the house and offers significant potential for reconfiguration as part of a side return extension, allowing the possibility of creating a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and family living space, a highly desirable layout for modern living. Beyond the kitchen is a ground floor shower room, and access to the expansive rear garden. Many original architectural details remain present, including period ceiling roses, cornicing, archways and traditional room proportions, offering excellent restoration potential. First Floor The first floor comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms arranged off the central staircase. Principal Bedroom – Positioned at the front of the property and benefiting from generous dimensions and large windows. Second Bedroom – A comfortable double room overlooking the rear garden. Third Bedroom – Ideal as a guest bedroom, nursery, or home office. The existing layout offers flexibility for reconfiguration during refurbishment, particularly when combined with the potential loft conversion above. Loft Potential Subject to planning permission, the loft space offers excellent scope for a substantial double dormer loft conversion, which could accommodate: An additional large bedroom En-suite bathroom Walk-in wardrobe, another bedroom or office space This extension would significantly increase both the floor area and overall property value. Outdoor Space Rear Garden The property benefits from a large private rear garden measuring approximately 53 ft in length, offering tremendous landscaping potential. Currently featuring mature planting and a garden shed, the space could easily be transformed into a stunning outdoor entertaining area, family garden, or landscaped terrace. The depth of the garden also allows flexibility for a rear extension without compromising outdoor space. Front Garden & Driveway Potential The front garden offers further potential to be reconfigured to create off-street parking or a driveway (subject to planning permission and dropped kerb approval) — an increasingly valuable feature in this location. Development Potential This property offers a rare combination of size, garden depth, and extension opportunities, including: Rear and side return extension (STPP) Double dormer loft conversion (STPP) Driveway / off-street parking potential (STPP) Once fully extended and modernised, the property could realistically be transformed into a four or five-bedroom family home exceeding 1,700 sq ft. Gurney Road is a well-established residential street forming part of a popular Victorian neighbourhood on the borders of Stratford and Maryland, known for its attractive period terraces and strong demand from both homeowners and investors. The property is ideally positioned just a short walk from Maryland Station, which is served by the Elizabeth Line, providing exceptionally fast connections across London. Journeys to Liverpool Street take approximately 10 minutes, while Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street, Paddington and Heathrow Airport are all easily accessible directly from this line. Stratford Station is also within comfortable walking distance, offering one of London’s most comprehensive transport hubs with access to the Central Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, London Overground, National Rail services and the Elizabeth Line, providing outstanding connectivity to Canary Wharf, the City, the West End and beyond. For shopping, leisure and dining, residents are within easy reach of Westfield Stratford City, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres, offering an extensive selection of international retailers, restaurants, cinemas and entertainment venues. The property is also conveniently located near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, providing acres of green space, walking and cycling routes, world-class sporting facilities and riverside parkland. The area is particularly attractive for families due to the selection of well-regarded local schools, including Maryland Primary School, Colegrave Primary School and St Francis’ Catholic Primary School, while School 21 and Sarah Bonnell School provide respected secondary education options nearby. The surrounding Stratford and Maryland neighbourhoods continue to benefit from significant regeneration and ongoing investment, making the area increasingly popular with families, professionals and investors seeking well-connected homes with long-term growth potential. Investment Potential Given the size of the plot, extension opportunities, and prime Stratford location, this property represents a significant value-add opportunity. Comparable fully refurbished and extended homes on similar streets in the area have achieved substantially higher values, making this an attractive project for those looking to unlock its full potential.
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