Gwynn Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11

This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Gwynn Road presents an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a property with genuine scope to improve, personalise and add value. Positioned in an established residential area of Gravesend, the house requires modernisation throughout, making it the ideal project for buyers who want to put their own stamp on a home. With well-proportioned rooms, a traditional layout and clear potential to enhance both inside and out, it’s a solid option for those looking for a long-term investment, a family home to renovate, or even a development prospect subject to the relevant consents.

The ground floor layout is practical and offers a good sense of space. You enter into an entrance hall that provides access to the lounge at the front of the property. This reception room benefits from a wide window that brings in natural light and offers a comfortable space to reconfigure or redesign to suit individual tastes. To the rear, a separate dining room gives additional versatility and could serve as a formal dining area, second reception room, or opened up with the kitchen to create a larger open-plan layout, subject to structural considerations.

The kitchen is positioned at the back of the house and offers access to a small lobby area and a downstairs WC — a useful feature rarely found in homes of this age. With refurbishment, the kitchen could be transformed into a modern, functional space with room for fitted units, worktops and appliances. There is also clear potential to extend to the rear or side, should planning permission be obtained, allowing even greater scope to create a large kitchen-diner or family room. The layout lends itself well to rethinking the ground floor to match contemporary living styles.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises three well-sized bedrooms arranged around a central landing. Each bedroom offers plenty of scope for redecoration, reconfiguration or built-in storage. The current shower room is located towards the rear and includes a separate WC, which could be combined or redesigned into a more cohesive family bathroom. Alternatively, the layout allows for clever remodelling to maximise space and create a modern suite that suits family needs.

Externally, one of the key selling points is the prospect of creating off-road parking at the front of the house, subject to the usual permissions. Many neighbouring properties have already converted their front gardens into driveways, providing a useful precedent for buyers wanting to follow suit. The rear garden also provides scope for landscaping, extensions, or the addition of outbuildings if desired.

The property sits in a popular part of Gravesend with access to local amenities, schools and transport links, making the location attractive for both families and commuters. Gravesend town centre, major road connections and rail services — including high-speed links to London — are all within reach.

In summary, this is a house that will appeal to those looking for a renovation project with strong potential. With its traditional three-bedroom layout, scope for improvement, and possible driveway creation to the front (subject to consent), it offers an exciting chance to create a tailored home in a well-connected area.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS OF NON-STANDARD CONSTRUCTION

Exterior
Front Garden - Good size to front with potential for driveway STPP

Rear Garden - Approx 60ft with mix of patio and lawn space

Key Terms
Gravesend is sought-after by families looking for high-calibre education. As well as a number of private schools, including Gads Hill, Bronte and Cobham Hall, there is the duo of well-respected grammar schools – Gravesend Grammar for Boys and Gravesend Grammar for Girls. The choice of primary schools is extensive and further education is provided in the shape of Northwest Kent College, The University of Greenwich and Mid. Kent College. There is an excellent rail service for commuters to London with the high-speed train into London St. Pancras in 22 minutes & Stratford in 17 minutes. The property is only a five minutes walk from Northfleet train Station, which takes you to London Charing Cross and Luton Airport. Good bus links on doorstep to Gravesend and Dartford. Bluewater is also only 5.4 miles away.