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The Readings, Chorleywood, WD3

London

£1,195,000

Listed on 17/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2403 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in Chorleywood, this detached five-bedroom house provides more than 2,400 sq ft of accommodation, including the integral double garage. The property is described as well maintained but in need of cosmetic updating, giving a buyer scope to refresh the interior to their own requirements. The ground floor includes a large sitting room with access to the garden, a separate dining room opening into a conservatory, and a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar. A utility room and cloakroom add practical space. The garage may offer further possibilities, subject to the necessary consents. Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a spacious principal room with an en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a shower room. The listing also notes potential to extend into the loft, subject to planning and other necessary approvals. The rear garden backs onto open countryside, while the front provides driveway parking and access to the garage. Chorleywood village, its schools, shops and transport connections, including Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways services, are within reach. The M25 is also nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1,195,000, this substantial five-bedroom detached home is priced around 14% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The photographed interiors are clean and intact but traditional, so there is scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major overhaul. Its established garden backing onto open countryside, cul-de-sac position, conservatory and integral double garage give the project plenty of appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional finishes at a light, flexible pace; the photographed rooms appear orderly and usable.
  • Enjoy the established rear garden and open countryside outlook, with the conservatory connecting the living space to the garden.
  • Explore the stated loft and integral garage potential, subject to consents and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

The Readings, Chorleywood, WD3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chorleywood Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Chorleywood

  • Chorleywood Underground Station

    1.1 miles

    Underground · Chorleywood

  • Rickmansworth Underground Station

    1.8 miles

    Underground · Rickmansworth

  • Rickmansworth Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Rickmansworth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£4,515
Based on a loan of £896,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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