Wood Vale, London, SE23 3ED
Listed 12 Sept 2026 · Lewisham
How the price compares
Key features
- GUIDE PRICE £1,650,000 TO £1,750,000
- CHAIN-FREE
- FREEHOLD
- APPROXIMATELY 3,433SQFT
- EIGHT BEDROOMS
- THREE RECEPTIONS
- THREE BATHROOMS
- FRONT AND BACK GARDENS
- In proximity of shops, restaurants and amenities
- In proximity of schools, parks and green spaces
About this home
CHAIN-FREE
GUIDE PRICE £1,650,000 TO £1,750,000
FREEHOLD
New to the market is the 8-Bedroom Property on the very desirable Wood Vale by the Horniman. The property retains many period features throughout including high-ceilings, fireplaces, covings, original flooring throughout and even stain-glass windows
Wood Vale offers immediate access to a plethora of shops, restaurants, amenities, good schools, great transport links, parks and green spaces.
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CHAIN-FREE
GUIDE PRICE £1,650,000 TO £1,750,000
FREEHOLD
APPROXIMATELY 3,433 SQFT
New to the market is the 8-Bedroom Property on the very desirable Wood Vale by the Horniman. The property retains many period features throughout including high-ceilings, fireplaces, covings, original flooring throughout and even stain-glass windows
Downstairs offers a front garden and as you enter there is a reception room to the left and two more reception rooms to the right. There is a also a separate kitchen/dining room, a utility room and a conservatory leading to a substantial back garden benefitting from outbuildings.
The first-floor offers three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second floor offers four double bedrooms and one bathroom. All of the double bedrooms in this property are very well sized offering the potential for a family home or even a HMO.
Wood Vale offers immediate access to a plethora of shops, restaurants, amenities, good schools, great transport links, parks and green spaces.
LOCAL RECREATION:
The town centre is approximately 0.4 miles from the property and, as well as having a Sainsbury’s, Forest Hill is well served with a variety of high-quality independent shops, including a renowned traditional butcher. There are also gastro pubs, a gym, cafés, delis and restaurants to name but a few of its amenities.
The Sylvan Post, a well-known pub, Canvas and Cream and Stag and Bow all variously host music events, exhibitions and craft days, and have brought to Forest Hill a cool and trendy vibe.
Off the high street in the town centre, you'll find Forest Hill pools and library, both of which have undergone refurbishment. Forest Hill Pools is known for its swimming pool facilities, but is also a local leisure centre with a gym and fitness classes.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a well-known local point of interest. Backing directly onto the Horniman Museum and Gardens, the flat enjoys easy access to one of the area's most popular green spaces and cultural attractions. It is recognised as a popular family entertainment venue and has been featured in "Time Out". With regular events such as a farmer’s market, live music and seasonal festivals, there is always something to enjoy at the Horniman.
Blythe Hill Fields is also located in the local area and offers recreational facilities such as the "Trim trails" which is an exercise trail. It also hosts local events where the residents of SE23 get to know each other better and enjoy the community spirit.
Dulwich also offers a vast array of gastro pubs, cafés, delis and restaurants that are incredibly popular and need to be visited.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Located approximately 0.6 miles from Forest Hill train station, some of the following travel times are on offer:
London Bridge in approximately 17 minutes.
Shoreditch High Street in approximately 22 minutes.
Victoria station in approximately 30 minutes.
Canary Wharf in approximately 23 minutes.
SCHOOLS
Eliot Bank Primary School
Overall effectiveness of the school is rated as Good, the quality of education is rated as Good, behaviour and attitudes of students are rated as Good, personal development of students is rated as Good, leadership and management of the school is rated as Good. Horniman Primary School
Pupils are happy and feel safe at the school, the school has high expectations for pupils and they achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, pupils behave well, are polite, courteous, and articulate, the school provides a rich variety of opportunities, including after-school clubs, which are popular among pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, pupils engage with their local community and are encouraged to champion causes important to them.
Fairlawn
Early years provision – Outstanding, Leadership and management – Good, Outcomes for pupils – Good, Personal development, behaviour and welfare – Outstanding, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment – Good
Hunters estate agents Forest Hill have sold several houses and flats in proximity to Wood Vale in SE23 over the last 10 years. The stats from a sale include:
•Offers received for 10.52% above the bottom of the guide price •1 viewing •2 offers received •Offers received in 3 days of going to market •Offer accepted on the 16th day of going to market
Hunters also let and manage properties in proximity to Wood Vale SE23
Verified Material Information
Costs and tenure Tenure: Freehold Council tax band: G EPC rating: E
The building
Semi-detached house, standard construction 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 receptions Accessibility adaptations: None
Services Mains electricity Mains water Mains foul drainage Mains surface water drainage Mains gas central heating Heating features: None Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Mobile coverage: O2 good, Vodafone good, Three great, EE good Parking: Driveway, Off Street, and Private Not in a controlled parking zone No disabled parking available
Risks and restrictions Not a listed building In In the Forest Hill conservation area (per planning.data.gov.uk; confirm via the local authority search). No tree preservation order Title register restrictions (LN74467): - There is a restriction stating that no sale or transfer of the property can be completed during the lifetime of the current owner unless it is authorised by a court order under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This is a legal safeguard used when an owner may lack the capacity to make decisions about their property, ensuring any sale is in their best interests and approved by a judge. No environmental risks recorded
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.
Property details
- Property type
- House
- Size
- 2,993 sq ft / 278 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway, Off street, No disabled parking
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Forest Hill Station0.6 mi
- Honor Oak Park Station0.8 mi
- Sydenham Hill Station1.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SE23 over the last 12 months: flat £405k · terraced £760k · semi-detached £970k · detached £1m.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Wood Vale London SE23 3DT | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £1,550,000 |
| 21d, Wood Vale London SE23 3DS | Flat Leasehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £428,000 |
| 262 Wood Vale London SE23 3DZ | Flat Leasehold | 3 Jul 2026 | £420,000 |
| 4 Wood Vale London SE23 3EE | Terraced Freehold | 24 Apr 2026 | £550,000 |
| 344 Wood Vale London SE23 3DY | Flat Leasehold | 20 Apr 2026 | £350,000 |
| 21a, Wood Vale London SE23 3DS | Flat Leasehold | 17 Apr 2026 | £462,500 |
| 56 Wood Vale London SE23 3ED | Terraced Freehold | 2 Mar 2026 | £2,250,000 |
| Flat A, 47, Wood Vale London SE23 3DT | Flat Leasehold | 8 Dec 2025 | £485,000 |
| Flat 1, 130, Wood Vale London SE23 3EB | Flat Leasehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £430,000 |
| 166 Wood Vale London SE23 3EB | Flat Leasehold | 19 Nov 2025 | £355,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SE23
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 Hunters, Forest Hill on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 12 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 12/09/2026.
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