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Dukes Avenue, Muswell Hill , Alexandra Palace , London

London

£1,750,000

Listed on 02/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
7
Type
Terraced
Area
3146 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Description

This substantial seven-bedroom terraced house, offering approximately 3,146 sq ft of living space, presents a unique opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with significant potential for redevelopment. Located on the desirable Dukes Avenue in Muswell Hill, this period building is currently vacant and requires complete modernisation. Previously used as a care home, it is arranged over three floors plus a basement, making it ideal for conversion into a premium single-family residence or multiple apartments, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Given its prime location, there is a strong likelihood of approval for residential use. The property is situated in an affluent area, just moments away from the vibrant shops, cafes, and supermarkets of Muswell Hill Broadway. Residents can enjoy nearby recreational spaces, including Alexandra Park and Highgate Wood. Transport links are excellent, with local bus routes, direct access to the A406 (North Circular) and A1, as well as nearby rail stations at East Finchley (Northern Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern and Thameslink).

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1.75m, this substantial 3,146 sq ft period building is priced at about £556/sq ft, around 26% below the local average—a strong entry point for a seven-bedroom project in Muswell Hill. The former care-home layout and dated, institutional finishes give a buyer scope to rework the building, with the kitchen, wet rooms and simple bedroom finishes among the visible opportunities. The period frontage appears broadly intact, and the long established garden adds useful outdoor space.

The works look moderate rather than cosmetic: the renovation range is £55,000–£105,000, with the exact scope depending on the approach to the layout and finishes. The asking price plus the £80,000 renovation midpoint is £1.83m, below the implied current local-average value of about £2.37m; that comparison is not a GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty. Any conversion or redevelopment would depend on planning consent.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated, institutional kitchen and wet-room fittings as part of a cohesive interior update.
  • Rework the former care-home layout into a more suitable residential arrangement, subject to feasibility and any required permissions.
  • Make the most of the period frontage, balcony and long established rear garden with targeted maintenance and improvement.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Dukes Avenue, Muswell Hill , Alexandra Palace , London
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£6,611
Based on a loan of £1,312,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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