Babington Road, London, SW16

A Rare Opportunity to Create Your Dream Home in South London

Welcome to Babington Road - a rare self-build opportunity in a peaceful, characterful corner of South London. This exclusive serviced plot offers the freedom to design and construct your own bespoke home within an established residential setting, just moments from green spaces, cafés, and excellent transport links.

Full planning permission has been granted for a contemporary detached residence - architecturally refined, energy-efficient, and designed with sustainable urban living in mind. Buyers may choose to proceed with the approved plans or, should they wish to develop a more personal vision, reapply for consent with a custom design.


The Plot

A unique urban plot with generous proportions and a well-considered design.

Plot size: 288 m² (approx. 0.07 acres)
Permitted house size: 166 m² (approx. 1,787 sq ft)
Bedrooms: 3-4 (subject to final layout)
Parking: None (designated no-vehicle zone; integrated cycle storage provided)
Stamp Duty Saving: substantial compared to purchasing a completed new-build home
Potential Equity Gain: strong, based on comparable family homes in the area

This site offers the opportunity to create a highly individual London home - balancing contemporary architecture with environmental awareness and a sense of community. Every element, from internal layout to materials and finishes, can be tailored to suit the owner's lifestyle.


The Experience
The approved design features a striking modern home arranged over two levels, combining open-plan living with generous natural light, high ceilings, and seamless access to private outdoor space.

Cycle storage and landscaped garden areas have been incorporated into the design, ensuring practicality for modern city living without the need for on-site parking.

Those seeking a streamlined build journey can move forward using the existing planning approval, customising finishes to taste. Alternatively, purchasers can collaborate with their own architect to create a new design, submitting a revised planning application within the same serviced plot structure.


The Location
Babington Road lies in a sought-after South London neighbourhood between Streatham, Balham, and Tooting, offering the best of urban convenience and suburban calm.

Nearest Local Station: Streatham Common (~0.4 miles)
Other Nearby Stations: Balham (~1 mile) | Tooting (~1.2 miles)
Connections: London Victoria in ~20 minutes | London Bridge in ~25 minutes
Local Amenities: independent cafés, restaurants, and shops within walking distance
Green Spaces: Tooting Bec Common and Streatham Common nearby
Schools: a selection of highly regarded state and independent schools within easy reach

With excellent transport links, thriving local amenities, and strong long-term capital performance, Babington Road represents an increasingly rare opportunity to self-build within Greater London.


Significant Stamp Duty Savings
With self-build, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable only on the plot price, not the full market value of the completed home - resulting in considerable savings.

Example:
BABINGTON ROAD
Plot Price: £590,000
Projected Completed Value: £1,300,000
Stamp Duty on Plot Only: £19,500
Stamp Duty on Equivalent Finished Home: £73,750
Potential Stamp Duty Saving: £54,250

Note: Based on the current SDLT thresholds for a primary residence in England (as of November 2025)


Viewings
Contact us to arrange a private site viewing.
Opportunities to create your own architect-designed home in South London are exceptionally rare - early enquiries are strongly recommended.