Why this period home is in desperate need of your help

A period property with worn front and blue eaves

This London home's value could drastically increase with a bit of TLC (Image credit: Plotfinder)

Set on Essex Road in East London, this period home is full of character and crying out for restoration.

The worn and unmodernised interior tell a story of years gone by, and now it’s ready for a fresh start.

For those with vision, it’s the latest renovation opportunity available on the Plotfinder website a rare chance to bring a unique property back to life.

Original details waiting to be restored

A living room with wooden panelled floor and a fireplace — *The home is stuck in the early twentieth-century* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

Behind its distinctive façade, the home reveals high ceilings, ornate cornices and two generous reception rooms filled with natural light.

The front room features a large bay window and original fireplace, both softened by time but rich with potential.

Throughout the home, peeling wallpaper, bold door colours, and vintage fittings capture the quirky charm of a bygone era - ideal for those who appreciate restoring, not replacing.

Space to work with and room to grow

An entrance room with wooden flooring and a fireplace — *Large rooms are included in this period property* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

With 1,325 sq. ft. of internal space, the layout offers flexibility for both sensitive updates and bold reconfiguration.

A bright kitchen at the rear leads to a utility room and out to a generous 50ft south-east facing garden.

A cellar provides valuable extra storage, while upstairs there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and plenty of scope to reshape the layout to modern needs.

A bathroom with peach bath and toilet — *The family bathroom is in desperate need of renovation* (Image credit: Plotfinder)

How to make it yours

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This property is currently listed for sale through on the Plotfinder website with offers in excess of £550,000 being considered.

Interested buyers should be prepared for a full renovation and are encouraged to explore planning possibilities if considering extension.

With no onward chain, the purchase process can move quickly - ideal for those ready to act on a unique opportunity.

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News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.