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Diban Avenue, Elm Park, RM12 4YH

London

£550,000

Listed on 06/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1076 sqft

Description

This spacious four-bedroom semi-detached house on Diban Avenue offers significant potential for renovation and customization, making it an ideal family home. Located just a short walk from Elm Park District Line Station, the property features a welcoming porch that leads into a generous open-plan lounge, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. Double doors open to a sizable kitchen/breakfast room, which provides access to a large rear garden and a convenient side door to the integral single garage. Upstairs, you'll find four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which are comfortable doubles, while the fourth is currently set up as an office space with an additional WC. This layout presents plenty of opportunities for personalisation to meet your family's needs. The exterior boasts a spacious garden ideal for outdoor activities and al-fresco dining, along with a front driveway that allows for off-street parking. Situated near good schools, local shops, and bus links, this home also benefits from easy access to major road connections and the District Line for quick transport into London. While some modernisation may be beneficial, this property represents a fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful family residence in a sought-after location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This spacious four-bedroom semi-detached house on Diban Avenue is positioned in a good location, just a short walk from Elm Park District Line Station. While the interiors are dated and will require moderate refurbishment, there’s significant potential to enhance the space and create a wonderful family home. The layout is spacious, and the possibility to reconfigure rooms could add value, especially with a kitchen replacement. The large garden and integral garage further add to the appeal, providing options for outdoor living and storage.

However, the asking price of £550,000 translates to £511 per square foot, which is 7.1% above the local average of £477 per square foot. This puts the overall project costs at a stretch, particularly when considering the renovation budget of £40,000 to £80,000. All-in costs are estimated to reach around £610,000, which is above the implied local average value of £513,682, leading to a negative margin against local benchmarks. This economic aspect should be carefully weighed against the property’s potential. Bidding at this guide price may attract competition, potentially pushing the final sale price higher, so proceed with caution.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious layout allows for reconfiguration to suit personal needs.
  • Large garden provides excellent outdoor space for family activities.
  • Potential for a kitchen replacement to modernize and enhance value.

Key risks

  • Overall costs are stretched with the asking price plus renovation budget exceeding local average values.
  • Factor in roughly £610,000 including the asking price and quoted works of about £60,000, leaving a gap of around 16% versus area norms for this sqft, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.

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Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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