Dacre Road, London
London
£550,000
Listed on 29/08/2026
Listed on 29/08/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
HouseArea
1457 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
A four-bedroom Victorian house with two reception rooms, high ceilings and a large basement. The property is in need of modernisation and offers scope to update the existing accommodation. The west-facing garden provides outdoor space, while the basement adds flexible storage or utility potential. The listing also notes potential for extension, subject to the necessary checks and approvals.
Upton Park and Plaistow Underground stations are within reach. The property is offered with no onward chain.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £550,000, this four-bedroom Victorian house is priced at £377 per sq ft, around 20% below the local average—a clear acquisition opportunity for someone looking to take on a substantial project. The two reception rooms, high ceilings and large basement offer plenty to work with, while the west-facing garden and stated extension potential add scope to shape the home around your plans.
The visible interiors are tired, with dated finishes and worn flooring across several rooms; the basement has staining and discolouration, and the rear enclosed area has damaged finishes. The kitchen and bathroom also present clear modernisation opportunities. The exterior appears generally intact in the photos, though the roof is not clear enough to assess. This is a heavy, multi-area programme rather than a cosmetic refresh, so the attractive entry price needs to be weighed against the time and coordination involved.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two reception spaces and high-ceilinged interiors to bring out the Victorian character and create a coherent home.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a wider update to the finishes and flooring.
- Make the large basement and west-facing garden more useful, and investigate the stated extension potential subject to feasibility.
Key risks
- Staining and discolouration are visible in the basement, with damaged finishes in the rear enclosed area; investigate the cause and extent before committing.
- Several areas need coordinated work across finishes, flooring and key fittings, making this a heavy programme to plan and manage rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Upton Park Underground Station
0.4 miles
Underground · Upton Park
Plaistow Underground Station
0.4 miles
Underground · Plaistow
Abbey Road DLR Station
1.0 miles
Metro · Stratford
West Ham Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · West Ham
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