Flat A, Elgin Road, Croydon

KEY FEATURES

Freehold land of approximately 160.9 sq m (about 1,730 sq ft), subject to measured survey
Own access passage from Elgin Road, included in the lot
Sold with vacant possession on completion
Potential for development, subject to planning
Addiscombe, a popular part of East Croydon
East Croydon station about 1 km away
Sandilands tram stop a short walk away
Not inspected by the auctioneers
For sale at auction at Claridge's on 28 October 2026
Unconditional auction contract, exchange on the fall of the hammer

SUMMARY
Approximately 160.9 sq m of freehold land to the rear of 46 Elgin Road, Addiscombe, with its own access passage from Elgin Road and vacant possession on completion. It has potential for development, subject to planning. For sale at auction at Claridge's on 28 October 2026, guide price £45,000+.

FULL DESCRIPTION

Freehold Land to the Rear of 46 Elgin Road, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 6XA. Guide Price £45,000+.

THE LAND
Freehold land to the rear of 46 Elgin Road, Addiscombe, extending to approximately 160.9 sq m (about 1,730 sq ft, subject to measured survey). The lot includes the access passage from Elgin Road beside no. 46. The garages at the front are not included. The land is sold with vacant possession on completion.

The auctioneers have not inspected the site. The description is based on information from the seller, the title and aerial images.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
There is no planning permission for the land. Any development will need planning permission from Croydon Council. We understand the site is not in a conservation area and is not subject to an Article 4 direction; buyers should confirm this with the council.

Buyers should also check:

the extent of the access passage
the effect of any scheme on neighbouring properties
services and drainage
any covenants on the title

THE LOCATION
Elgin Road is a residential street in Addiscombe, East Croydon.

Rail: East Croydon station is about 1 km away, with fast trains to London Bridge, London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.
Tram: Sandilands tram stop is a short walk away.
Buses: several routes run along Addiscombe Road.
Nearby: Addiscombe's shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants, and Ashburton Park and Lloyd Park.

KEY FACTS
Tenure: Freehold
Site area: Approximately 160.9 sq m (about 1,730 sq ft), subject to measured survey
Access: Own access passage from Elgin Road (included). Garages not included.
Possession: Vacant possession on completion
Planning: None
Local authority: Croydon Council
Inspection: Not inspected by the auctioneers
Guide price: £45,000+
Buyer's premium: £2,000 plus VAT
Contract documents charge: £850 plus VAT
Auction: 28 October 2026, Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
Lot number: TBC

AUCTION DETAILS
The land will be offered at the Palace Auctions London sale at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, on Wednesday 28 October 2026, with bidding in the room and online. The guide price is £45,000+.

The sale is on an unconditional auction contract. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer, and on exchange the buyer pays:

a 10% deposit
a buyer's premium of £2,000 plus VAT
a contract documents charge of £850 plus VAT

Completion is as set out in the Special Conditions of Sale. The legal pack, including the title, is available. Buyers should read it and take independent legal and planning advice before bidding.

CONTACT
Palace Auctions London, ,
Edward Swindells, Auctioneer: ,
Tom Barrett, Sales Director
Bridgett D Dickens, Senior Negotiator:

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The auctioneers have not inspected the site. The lot is the land and access passage shown on the title plan; the garages at the front are not included. All development potential is subject to planning permission. Buyers must make their own enquiries of Croydon Council. The guide price is an indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction and may change. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract.