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Ruskin Gardens, Harrow

London

£575,000

Listed on 17/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1011 sqft

Description

This chain-free, freehold three-bedroom terraced house is described as requiring modernisation and improvement, offering scope for a purchaser to update the accommodation to their own requirements. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a living room and a kitchen area, with a separate WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing notes fitted kitchen cabinets and appliances, fitted bedroom wardrobes, double-glazed windows and radiators. Located on a residential road in Harrow, the property is stated to be within reach of local shops, supermarkets, schools and transport links. The seller is offering the property chain free.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light, liveable modernisation project: the visible rooms look generally intact, with older finishes, carpets and fitted cabinetry offering scope to refresh and personalise, while the overgrown rear garden could be brought back into use. Three bedrooms, fitted storage, a freehold title and a chain-free sale add to the appeal, and the quiet residential setting is a positive.

At £575,000, the asking price is about 8% above the local average per square foot, so price is not a clear advantage. The overall economics also look tight against local benchmarks once purchase and works are considered; buyers will need to be disciplined on price and improvement scope.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and flooring across the visible rooms to give the home a more contemporary feel.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown rear garden, making better use of its paved areas and outbuilding.
  • Make use of the three-bedroom layout, fitted storage, freehold ownership and chain-free position.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Ruskin Gardens, Harrow
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Queensbury Underground Station

    0.4 miles

    Underground · Queensbury

  • Kingsbury Underground Station

    0.4 miles

    Underground · Kingsbury

  • Preston Road Underground Station

    1.2 miles

    Underground · Preston

  • Canons Park Underground Station

    1.4 miles

    Underground · Canons Park

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,172
Based on a loan of £431,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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