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Chaucer Road,Poets Corner,Acton, London

London

£1,400,000

Listed on 04/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2000 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This substantial detached family home presents a rare opportunity, nestled on a prominent corner plot in the highly desirable Poets Corner area of Acton. The property boasts an unusually large wraparound garden, providing an open and secluded outlook that is hard to find in this sought-after neighborhood. With excellent natural light flooding the interiors, there is significant potential for buyers to upgrade and extend, tailoring the home to their personal specifications. The ground floor features a generous double reception room alongside an impressive open-plan kitchen and living area, which offers direct access to the private rear garden. Additionally, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a shower room on this level. The first floor accommodates three further bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. What truly distinguishes this home is the exceptional size and positioning of the plot. The wraparound garden enhances the sense of space and privacy, while the detached setting affords an open aspect that is particularly rare in Poets Corner. There is also significant potential for extension, including the possibility of a double-storey side extension, loft conversion, and wraparound extension, all subject to necessary planning permissions from Ealing Council. Chaucer Road is one of Poets Corner’s most coveted tree-lined residential streets, conveniently located just moments from the vibrant amenities of Churchfield Road, known for its independent cafés, restaurants, and boutiques. Excellent transport links are nearby, including Acton Central and Acton Main Line stations with Elizabeth Line services, as well as East Acton station. The area is further enhanced by a selection of highly regarded local schools and ample green open spaces.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached five-bedroom home has a particularly appealing canvas: a prominent corner plot, a large mature wraparound garden, driveway and garage, plus generous reception and kitchen-living spaces. The interiors are usable but dated in several areas, with a worn family-bathroom floor and an overgrown garden offering clear scope to refresh and personalise the property. The listing also describes possible extension and loft-conversion options, subject to planning and consents.

At £1.4m, the asking price is about £700 per sq ft, slightly above the local average of £690, so price is not a value advantage here. The light renovation range is £12,000–£25,000, but the overall score is 51/100, grade D: the strong fundamentals and distinctive plot are offset by the asking price and moderate economics. The property is a compelling setting for a tailored project, though the numbers leave limited headroom against the local average.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across several usable rooms, including the distinctive fitted kitchen and family bathroom.
  • Improve the large mature wraparound garden by tackling overgrowth and bare areas while making the most of its established planting and privacy.
  • Explore the listing’s stated side or wraparound extension and loft-conversion possibilities, subject to planning and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Chaucer Road,Poets Corner,Acton, London
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Acton Central Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Acton

  • Acton Main Line Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Acton

  • South Acton Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · South Acton

  • Acton Town Underground Station

    0.7 miles

    Underground · Acton Town

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£5,720
Based on a loan of £1,050,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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