Commercial properties for sale in Addiscombe, Croydon, London, this area only

The Peter Sylvester Centre comprises a detached property occupying a site of approximately 0.2 acres. The site has been let to Mind Crafters Limited/ Safari Kid at an initial rent of £110,000pa on a straight 20 year lease. Mind Crafters Limited will carry out a comprehensive fit-out and then operate an early years nursery under the Safari Kid brand. The property is situated on the southern side of Bramley Hill, immediately west of its junction with Southbridge Road. The surrounding area comprises a dense mixture private and public residential developments, including houses and apartments, providing a substantial local residential catchment for the proposed nursery. A range of local shops and day-to-day amenities are available within a few minutes' walk at Selsdon Road and along Brighton Road/South End, while Central Croydon, including the Whitgift Shopping Centre, is also readily accessible. Duppas Hill Park is located to the west, with Purley situated to the south. The property also benefits from strong public transport connections, with South Croydon and East Croydon railway stations providing regular services to a range of destinations, including London Bridge, London Victoria, Caterham via Purley, Three Bridges via Redhill, Brighton and Beckenham.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION at Claridge's, Mayfair on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 1pm (Lot 58). A freehold site of approximately 7,223 sq ft (0.17 acres) on the west side of Northampton Road, adjacent to No. 1 and to the rear of 263 Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7HB (what3words ///watch.burn.richer). Sold with vacant possession on completion. The site has a planning history. Permission for a dwelling was granted in 2016 (ref. 16/06217/FUL) but was not implemented and has lapsed. An appeal against the refusal of a detached house (ref. 25/01575/FUL) was dismissed in May 2026. The Inspector found the design acceptable, and dismissed the appeal on tree protection grounds and because no legal undertaking was provided for the transport contribution. There is no current planning permission, and any scheme will be subject to consent. East Croydon station is about 0.8 miles away. Sold under an unconditional auction contract: exchange on the fall of the hammer, 10% deposit, completion 28 days. Buyer's costs apply. Legal pack available from Palace Auctions.

The subject property comprises a ground floor takeaway unit with a two-bedroom flat above. The property has been under the same ownership for over 30 years, and the commercial unit has been owner operated as a takeaway with the benefit of on-site extraction, throughout the owner's tenure. The property benefits from a prominent location in Shirley and is situated on an un-incumbered freehold title. The two-bedroom flat is accessed via the side of the property and in good condition throughout, benefits from a favourable layout and will be provided with vacant possession. The commercial unit and flat are to be sold as seen with all of the fixtures and fittings to remain and be inherited by the new buyer. This opportunity is available immediately and would suit an array of buyers including investors and owner occupiers alike.

Additionally, Croydon is experiencing significant regeneration, attracting both domestic and international investment. The area’s affordability, strong rental demand, and ongoing infrastructure improvements make it a prime location for capital growth and long-term returns. This freehold property, measuring approximately 160.9 square metres (subject to measured survey), is situated in the sought-after Addiscombe East ward. The site offers significant future potential for a bespoke development scheme, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.