Romford Road, Forest Gate, Newham, London, E7 8AB
Listed 19 Aug 2026 · price reduced 21 Sept 2026 · Newham
How the price compares
Key features
- Three Double Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms – Second Reception Could Be Used as a Fourth Bedroom
- Approx. 1,441 Sq Ft of Internal Accommodation
- Excellent Scope to Modernise & Add Value
About this home
A substantial Victorian home on Romford Road, Forest Gate, providing approximately 1,441 sq ft (133.9 sq m) of internal accommodation and an exceptionally generous rear garden.
This property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a sizeable period home with flexible accommodation and considerable scope to modernise and add value.
The ground floor features a traditional bay-fronted reception room, together with a second reception room which could alternatively be utilised as a fourth bedroom, making the layout particularly adaptable for larger families, multi-generational living or those requiring additional home-working space.
To the rear is an impressive 23'7" kitchen/dining room, providing excellent space for everyday family living and entertaining, with access towards the substantial rear garden.
The first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive 17'1" bay-fronted principal bedroom, together with a family bathroom and an additional separate shower room.
The property also benefits from a cellar measuring approximately 20'5" in length, providing valuable additional space.
One of the property's standout features is the impressive rear garden extending to approximately 89 ft, offering an exceptional amount of private outside space together with a garden shed. The front of the property also provides off-street parking.
The house retains the generous proportions and character associated with Victorian homes, including high ceilings and bay windows, while offering significant scope for an incoming purchaser to update and personalise the accommodation.
There may also be potential to further extend or utilise the loft space, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents, providing an opportunity to further enhance both the accommodation and long-term value of the property.
Situated in Forest Gate, E7, the property is conveniently positioned for local amenities, schools and transport connections.
A substantial and highly adaptable period home with an unusually large garden and significant potential.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 1,441 sq ft / 134 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Rear garden
- Heating
- Gas
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Forest Gate Station0.4 mi
- Wanstead Park Station0.4 mi
- Woodgrange Park Station0.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in E7 over the last 12 months: terraced £596k · flat £323k · semi-detached £705k · detached £825k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472 Romford Road London E7 8AP | Terraced Freehold | 14 May 2026 | £750,000 |
| 305a, Romford Road London E7 9HA | Other Freehold | 25 Mar 2026 | £1,030,000 |
| Flat 48, The Lumiere Building, 544, Romford Road London E7 8AY | Flat Leasehold | 6 Feb 2026 | £242,500 |
| Flat 6, Jackson Court, 314, Romford Road London E7 8BE | Flat Leasehold | 3 Feb 2026 | £240,000 |
| 538 Romford Road London E7 8AF | Flat Leasehold | 16 Jan 2026 | £240,000 |
| 587a, Romford Road London E7 8AE | Flat Leasehold | 16 Dec 2025 | £323,000 |
| Flat 1b, 474, Romford Road London E7 8AP | Flat Leasehold | 20 Nov 2025 | £287,000 |
| Flat 8, 542, Romford Road London E7 8AF | Flat Leasehold | 14 Nov 2025 | £170,000 |
| 188c, Romford Road London E7 9HY | Flat Leasehold | 30 Sept 2025 | £240,000 |
| First Floor Flat, 476b, Romford Road London E7 8AP | Flat Leasehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £340,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in E7
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by City & Urban, Shoreditch on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 19 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/09/2026.
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