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Acacia Road, Walthamstow, London, E17

London

£550,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
874 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom terraced house provides approximately 874 sq. ft. of accommodation, with two reception rooms on the ground floor, a rear kitchen and a private garden. The front and rear reception rooms could be opened into a through lounge, while the kitchen layout may offer scope for change. The listing suggests that moving the ground-floor bathroom upstairs could enable a larger kitchen and dining area, subject to the necessary permissions and feasibility checks. There are three bedrooms on the first floor. The listing also identifies a possible loft extension, subject to planning permission, which could provide additional accommodation and an en-suite. The property is offered with no onward chain. St James Street station is described as a short walk away, with Walthamstow Central also within reach. Local amenities, parks and schools are noted nearby. The listing states that some images have been digitally staged using AI for illustrative purposes.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a clean, largely usable three-bedroom house with a good canvas for gradual improvement rather than a major refurbishment. The asking price is 6.2% below the local average £/sqf, which supports the value case, although the estimated purchase plus renovation midpoint leaves a 4.6% margin against the implied current local average value—so the economics are positive but not especially wide. The older kitchen and distinctly dated bathroom offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the two reception rooms could potentially be opened into a through lounge.

The private paved garden is usable now, with scope for optional planting, and the listing also describes possible layout changes and a loft extension subject to planning permission; feasibility is not established. Good transport links, nearby amenities and parks add to the appeal. The renovation range of £6,000–£15,000 fits a light project, with the main value in improving the existing home over time.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated bathroom finishes and older kitchen fit-out while keeping the existing usable facilities.
  • Explore combining the two reception rooms into a through lounge, subject to the practical requirements of the layout.
  • Make optional improvements to the paved private garden, with planting or modest soft landscaping.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Acacia Road, Walthamstow, London, E17
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,078
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Price history

-12.0% since listed
£550,000£50,000(-8.3%)
20/06/2026
Current price
£600,000£25,000(-4.0%)
11/05/2026
£625,000Initial listing
23/04/2026

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