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Whitmore Gardens, Kensal Rise

London

£1,000,000

Listed on 02/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced

Features

  • Garden

Description

This spacious 1920s terraced house presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation and investment. The property features a welcoming wide entrance hall that leads into a generous double-length reception and dining room, complete with a charming bay window. The separate kitchen, along with a convenient WC and useful storage, provides direct access to a rear garden, ideal for outdoor activities. On the upper floor, you will find three bedrooms and a family bathroom, with significant potential to extend into the loft and to the rear, subject to planning permissions. While the home does require modernisation, it offers an excellent canvas to create a four-bedroom, two-bathroom family residence in a sought-after area. Located on Whitmore Gardens, the property is conveniently close to the vibrant shops, cafés, and pubs of College Road. Both Kensal Green (Bakerloo) and Kensal Rise (Overground) stations are within easy reach, providing quick access to Central London. Additionally, Queen's Park is less than a quarter of a mile away, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. The area is also well-served by local nurseries and schools, making it an attractive choice for families.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This 1920s terraced house has a useful canvas: the double-length reception and bay window give the main living space presence, while the three-bedroom layout, rear garden and tidy, comparatively modern bathroom add to its appeal. The photographed rooms look usable but have dated finishes, so the light £6,500–£19,500 project is about refreshing the interiors and garden rather than tackling an obvious major failure. The listing also mentions possible rear and loft extensions, subject to planning, with no feasibility established.

At 54/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy. The fundamentals are a positive, but the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the score also cannot assess residual value. Its College Road amenities, nearby stations and Queen’s Park are appealing location features, but they do not resolve that price-value uncertainty.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated reception rooms, bedrooms and functional kitchen with a light cosmetic refresh.
  • Make the most of the double-length reception and bay window as a generous living and dining space.
  • Refresh the established rear garden; the listing also mentions possible rear or loft extensions, subject to planning and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£3,778
Based on a loan of £750,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Price history

-13.0% since listed
£1,000,000£150,000(-13.0%)
15/10/2026
Current price
£1,150,000Initial listing
03/09/2026

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