Former Fairfield Tennis Club Including 7 & 9 Groveland Avenue, Norbury, London
Key Features
- Freehold Sale
- Combined Site Area of approximately 30,819 sq. ft
- Opportunity For Redevelopment
- Close Proximity to Norbury Railway Station
- Close Proximity to Norbury High Street
Description
Dexters are delighted to introduce the freehold sale of the Former Fairfield Lawn Tennis Club grounds including 7 & 9 Groveland Avenue, Streatham, London SW16 3BD, creating a Combined Site Area of approximately 30,819 sq. ft (2,862 sqm).
The Former Fairfield Lawn Tennis Club grounds is located within the square created by the residential roads Groveland Avenue, Courtland Avenue, The Chase and Briar Avenue in Streatham and consists of three freehold titles:
Land to the north of Groveland Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SW16 3BD
Land to the east of Briar Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SW16 3AA
Land rear of Briar Avenue with access between 46 and 48, Briar Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 3AD
The combined area of The Former Fairfield Lawn Tennis Club grounds is approximately 25,023 sq. ft (2,324 sqm).
After falling out of use, the club was rented out to other institutions before being purchased by the family of the current owners in 1983 and converted into a private garden and orchard. Designated as “urban use” there is single vehicle access between 46 and 48 Briar Avenue. Within the site is the former club house, a single-storey building of approximately 858 sq. ft (80 sqm).
The sale includes two neighbouring houses located on Groveland Avenue, providing an alternative access route into the Former Tennis Club grounds following the removal of the garage of 9 Groveland Avenue.
7 Groveland Avenue, Streatham, London SW16 3BD
The property is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace family house, featuring a front reception room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory to the rear with access to the private rear garden and a utility room on the ground floor.
The first-floor features two double bedrooms and a single bedroom and the family bathroom.
Total internal area (approx.): 142.5 sq. m (1,533.8 sq. ft)
9 Groveland Avenue, Streatham, London SW16 3BD
The property is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace family house with an adjoining single garage, featuring a front reception room, kitchen/dining room to the rear with access to the private rear garden and a utility room on the ground floor.
The first-floor features two double bedrooms and a single bedroom and the family bathroom.
Total internal area (approx.): 118.3 sq. m (1,273.3 sq. ft)
Located with the London Borough of Croydon, the site is situated within a residential area within 200 meters of Norbury Park, Norbury Railway Station is within 500 meters providing direct trains between London Victoria and Brighton.
Norbury High Street is within 600 meters featuring a plethora of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Lidl supermarket is within 300 meters.
Freehold HM Land Registry Titles
Land to the north of Groveland Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SW16 3BD - HM Title Register SGL235132
Land to the east of Briar Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SW16 - HM Title Register SY277822
Land Rear of Briar Avenue with access between 46 & 48, Croydon, SW16 3AD - HM Title Register SGL292190
7 Groveland Avenue, London SW16 3BD - HM Title Register SGL531820
9 Groveland Avenue, London SW16 3BD - HM Title Register SGL584494
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-03
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Kensington Avenue Primary School830 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 459
- Type
- Academy converter
- Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School891 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 425
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary School954 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 406
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Norbury Manor Primary School955 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 406
- Type
- Community school
- Crown Lane Primary School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Norbury High School for Girls702 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School918 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,187
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Joseph's College938 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Boys
- Woodmansterne School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,637
- Type
- Community school
- The Norwood School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,076
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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