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Westcott Crescent, Hanwell, W7

London

£450,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
House
Area
747 sqft

Description

This detached house presents a promising investment opportunity, offering around 750 sq ft of living space and a substantial 57 ft rear garden with side access. The property is in need of modernisation, allowing potential buyers to renovate and tailor the home to their specifications. The ground floor features an entrance hall, a spacious reception room, a separate kitchen, and a family bathroom. Upstairs, there are three well-sized bedrooms. The generous garden and side access enhance the property's appeal, making it an exciting project for investors, developers, or buyers seeking a home with significant potential for value addition.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom detached house presents a substantial renovation opportunity, with a guide price of £450,000 making it slightly below the local average of £629/sqf. The property requires extensive refurbishment throughout, with dated interiors and worn decor in the living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. However, the generous 57 ft rear garden offers potential for enhancement, making it a valuable asset for future improvements.

While the asking price is reasonable compared to local benchmarks, the all-in costs, estimated between £600,000 and £650,000 when factoring in the renovation budget, stretch against the current implied local average value of around £469,751. This highlights a significant economic challenge for potential buyers, as the margin versus local averages is concerning. Nonetheless, the property's location and potential for value addition through modernisation provide a canvas for buyers looking to create a family home tailored to their specifications.

Key opportunities

  • Extensive scope for modernisation to create a tailored family home.
  • Generous 57 ft rear garden providing ample space for landscaping and improvements.
  • Characterful layout with potential to reconfigure interior spaces for better flow.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Plan on something close to £600,000 before you finish, with refurbishment in the region of £150,000 — around 22% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Westcott Crescent, Hanwell, W7
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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