Purplebricks' 10 most-viewed homes for sale in London - including a ‘fairytale’ townhouse

These 10 properties, situated in London or within close proximity for commuters, have attracted the most attention from house hunters on the Purplebricks site, which currently hosts 7,856 homes for sale across the UK.

Purplebricks sold 938 homes in August and 9,786 since the start of the year. In London, the online-only estate agent has sold a total of 11,032 properties throughout its existence, with 492 offers accepted in the past 12 months.

On average, a Purplebricks London-based property sits on the market for 93 days before being sold in the last year.

According to the latest House Price Index, the average London home is worth £561,587 - the most popular Purplebricks property this month was £600,413 above that figure.

1. Edwardian four-bed terraced home near Finsbury Park

• Four bedrooms
• Four bathrooms (with one en-suite)
• 0.2 miles from Harringay Green Lanes tube station
• Area: Harringay

This four-bedroom Edwardian terraced family home on Tancred Road, Hornsey, Haringey, was the most-viewed London home in September on the Purplebricks website.

The property, which is just next to Finsbury Park, has four bedrooms as well as four bathrooms, including one en-suite for the master bedroom.

House-hunters will also be drawn to the kitchen, which features a range of matching 'Luna' wall and base units with 'Minerva' work surfaces and 'Terrazzo' tiling.

Outside, the garden is immaculate, with a patio with plenty of space to enjoy.

The house is on the market for £1,862,000, making it not only the most-viewed property in the capital on the Purplebricks website, but also the most expensive.

According to the latest House Price Index (HPI), the average Haringey home is priced at £621,866, with the area seeing an increase of 2% in value during the past 12 months, worth £13,045.

A worker on the average London salary of £47,455 [2] would pay around £8,293 in monthly mortgage payments on the house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5% and with a typical 20% deposit of £370,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

2. Two-bed 1,000 sq ft maisonette in Hammersmith and Fulham

• Two bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• 0.2 miles from West Brompton tube station
• Area: Hammersmith and Fulham

This two-bedroom maisonette home is the second most admired property in the UK capital, thanks to its spacious, open-plan appeal.

Located on Tamworth Street, Fulham, this property offers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle thanks to its residential street.

The property spans 1,000 sq ft with two double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower. Additionally, the property also has a large communal garden.

The property is on the market for £825,000, which is above the Hammersmith and Fulham average of £781,726, according to the latest HPI data.

In the past year, the average property price in the area has fallen by 5%, or £43,651

A London worker earning an average £47,455 salary would pay around £3,668 in monthly mortgage payments on this maisonette, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £165,000 according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

3. Four-bed with scenic panoramic views of the wilderness on the London border

• Four bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• 0.7 miles from Claygate train station
• Area: Surrey

This four-bedroom detached home is perfect for anyone looking for a newly-refurbished home commutable to London that offers tranquillity.

Located on Oakhill, Esher, this property offers many modern refurbishments and plenty of space.

The property is not only on a quiet cul-de-sac, but it is also on an elevated position, granting the homeowner beautiful and far-reaching views across its south-facing garden with two terraces.

Inside, the property has modern and pristine decor with an open-plan kitchen and an island that looks straight into the garden.

Although this property is technically outside London, it is still within the M25, meaning that it would take London commuters just half an hour on the train.

This £1,375,000 property has a higher asking price than most homes in the area, which has an average house price of £527,315, according to the latest HPI data.

In the past 12 months, the average property in the area has risen by 3% meaning a price rise of around £15,292.

A buyer earning the London average salary of £47,455 would pay around £6,086 in monthly mortgage payments on this house, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £280,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

4. Two-bed apartment with panoramic view of the London skyline in the Royal Docks

• Two bedrooms
• One bathroom
• 0.1 miles from Royal Victoria train station
• Area: Newham

This modern two-bed apartment is not only located in the Royal Docks, but it also boasts picturesque views of the London skyline.

Located in the Royal Docks, this 650 square foot apartment on Seagull Lane, Newham, has two private balconies to complement its ninth-floor views.

Despite its excellent location and views, this property is only listed for £185,000, making it substantially cheaper than the average price of the Newham area, which is £420,181, according to the latest HPI data.

In the past 12 months, the average property in the area has risen by 2% meaning a price rise of around £7,022.

This means that a person earning the average London salary would pay about £822 in monthly repayments on this steal of an apartment, assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £37,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

5. 19th-century five-bedroom country house with 3 acres of land

• Five bedrooms
• Four bathrooms
• 1.5 miles from Swanley train station
• Area: Kent

This 19th-century five-bedroom country house is on the market for £1,500,000 and is perfect for any house-hunter wanting to capture the traditional Victorian British architecture.

‘Tweed House’ sits in Swanley Village, a quiet spot with a nice mix of countryside feel and village life.

The area has some history to it and a real sense of community. You'll find local spots like St. Paul's Church and traditional pubs, including The Lamb and The Red Lion, nearby.

The property has several spacious rooms, including a games room which currently houses a pool table, as well as a dining room featuring a long dinner table which leads directly to the garden.

The garden and property add up to a total of three acres of land with two outbuildings.

Despite being in Kent, Swanley sits just inside the M25 circle, making it a convenient place to commute to London from while also offering a spacious and relaxing retreat.

The average property in the area is worth £346,999, according to the latest HPI index, meaning that this property is over a million pounds more expensive than the average in the area.

A person earning the average London wage would pay around £6,669 in monthly mortgage payments on this country house - assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £300,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

6. Five-bed modern family home in an amazing location

• Five bedrooms
• Four bathrooms
• 0.6 miles from New Malden train station
• Area: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

This five-bed modern home is an amazing prospect for any family around London looking to climb the property ladder and upgrade to some more space and tranquillity.

The architect-designed property is on Maria Theresa Close, New Malden, in south-west London.

Not only is this modern property, but it also features wooden flooring throughout, as well as a slick kitchen and bathroom renovations.

But the home also boasts an open-plan kitchen-diner with patio doors that lead straight into a beautifully landscaped private garden.

Additionally, the home also has four bathrooms, three of which are en-suites.

The property is also surrounded by four train stations, all within a one-mile radius of the home, making it an incredibly convenient location for anyone looking to regularly commute to and from central London, as the journey to Waterloo Station takes only 22 minutes.

This easily commutable home is valued at £1,500,000, which is more than the area's average price of £588,620.

Homes in the Royal Borough have seen a 2% rise in the past year, meaning average values have increased by £14,127.

A person earning the average London wage would pay around £6,669 in monthly mortgage payments on this property - assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £300,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

7. Two-bed refurbished houseboat spread over two levels

• Two bedrooms
• One bathroom
• One mile from Cuxton train station
• Area: Kent

Possibly the most surprising entry in our top-10 list is this recently refurbished houseboat, which is also the cheapest option on this list at only £90,000.

This houseboat is located on Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane, Rochester, which is 32 miles from London and is set on a permanent residential mooring.

The interesting property is spread across two levels. Upstairs, buyers will find a light and open living space with new wooden flooring and carpets, a modern kitchen with concrete worktops with bi-fold doors which lead out to a small balcony overlooking the water.

Downstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower, while outside there is a large, fenced private terrace with seating, giving buyers their own garden-like space.

This property also has a rent-to-buy option instead, which would cost an initial £40,000 with follow-up payments of £1,400 per month for three years.

It’s also worth noting that there are additional mooring fees, which cost £340 per month, with a 20% discount if paid annually.

However, this property is the cheapest option that is seeing the most views this month.

Despite being in Kent, Rochester sits just outside the M25 circle, making it an appealing proposition for a buyer looking to stop renting and purchase a cheaper option to own.

This houseboat is also only one mile away from Cuxton train station, meaning that commuting to London would be an easy option.

The £90,000 home is listed for significantly less than the average property price in the Kent area, which is £346,999.

8. One-bed apartment in a prime Chelsea location

• One bedroom
• One bathroom
• 0.6 miles from Victoria train station
• Area: Kensington and Chelsea

This one-bedroom apartment is an excellent option for any first-time buyer looking to get their foot on the property ladder or a buyer looking to secure themselves a property in its sought-after location.

The fourth-floor apartment is in Chelsea and offers an open-plan living room and kitchen area, and also features a Juliette balcony next to the Grosvenor Canal.

Inside, buyers will find a spacious double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe for added convenience.

This home is offered through Shared Ownership, allowing buyers to purchase a 25% share at just £115,000.

This also means that the monthly rent on the remaining 75% is around £800 with an additional service charge, which is approximately £3,000 per year, which includes water and heating.

This flat has a listing price of £115,000, which is significantly cheaper than the average property price of £1,361,643, according to the latest House Price Index.

The Kensington and Chelsea area is, however, becoming more affordable for buyers as the average property decreased in value by 3% in the past year, with this property already being reduced from its initial asking price of £125,000, meaning that it’s a great time to afford a property in the area.

A person earning the average London wage would pay around £511 in monthly mortgage payments on this apartment- assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £23,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

9. Four-bed period townhouse with a mystical treehouse children's bed

• Four bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• 0.3 miles from Woolwich Dockyard train station
• Area: Royal Borough of Greenwich

This four-bed townhouse, located on Woodland Terrace, Charlton, Royal Borough of Greenwich, not only looks great on the outside but also contains a mystical secret within.

The period townhouse spans three floors with two bedrooms on the top floor, enjoying a Jack and Jill access to the en-suite.

On the middle floor, there are two further bedrooms, one large double and one smaller double.

Additionally, outside there is an 80-foot garden that includes a pond, trees and a secluded rear section with a large wooden outhouse.

However, the most exciting thing that has grabbed Purplebricks viewers' attention is one of the children's bedrooms, which features a fitted treehouse bed that looks straight out of a mystical fairytale.

The Charlton-based family home is valued at £700,000, making it a little bit steeper than the average Greenwich price of £461,710.

A person earning the average London wage would pay around £3,129 in monthly mortgage payments on this townhouse - assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £137,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

10. Two-bed open plan Woolwich apartment with enclosed balcony

• Two bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• 0.3 miles from Woolwich Arsenal train station
• Area: Woolwich

Last but certainly not least on this is this two-bedroom open-plan apartment in Moy Lane, Woolwich

This property is situated in the Trinity Walk development and is found on the second floor, containing two large double bedrooms and one with an en-suite.

The location is also in proximity to the popular shopping amenities of Woolwich Town Centre, offering a wide range of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars.

There is also a large enclosed balcony for the owner to enjoy.

The apartment is valued at £425,000, making it a few grand cheaper than the average Greenwich price of £461,710.

A person earning the average London wage would pay around £1,900 in monthly mortgage payments on this apartment - assuming a 25-year deal at 4.5%, and with a 20% deposit of £83,000, according to Purplebricks Mortgages calculator.

Tom Evans, Sales Director at Purplebricks Estate Agency, said: "These top 10 most-viewed properties in the capital have generated exceptional online engagement throughout the month, attracting hundreds of inquiries and numerous viewing requests thanks to their wide variety and price points.

“It's clear why they've captured so much attention; they represent some of the most desirable opportunities currently available in the London property market, which is one of the most competitive there is.”

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