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Gallows Hill, Kings Langley

London

£1,100,000

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2366 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This five-bedroom detached house dates from the 1920s and retains features including Art Deco fireplaces, stained-glass doors and a servants' bell system. The ground floor has a hallway leading to open-plan reception rooms, with the original doors available to reinstate separate rooms. The kitchen and breakfast area includes integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and dining space, with a separate utility room, cloakroom and access to a garage. The property also has air conditioning in the kitchen area, as stated in the particulars. Upstairs are five bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom and a separate shower room off the landing. The house sits on a stated 0.33-acre plot with a rear garden, terrace, mature trees and gated side access. There is parking and two garages. The listing notes a partially boarded loft with Velux windows and previous planning for a study conversion in the garage; any future conversion or extension would need its feasibility and permissions checked. Kings Langley station and Abbots Langley village are described as within walking distance.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £465/sq ft, the £1.1m asking price is about 8% below the local average, making this a strong opportunity to acquire a substantial five-bedroom home with a 0.33-acre garden, parking and two garages. The photographed rooms look clean and usable, while the traditional kitchen finishes offer scope for a cosmetic refresh rather than an evidenced need for major work; the displayed bathroom appears updated.

Original 1920s details, including Art Deco fireplaces and stained-glass doors, give the house character, and the established garden and timber terrace add to its appeal. The partially boarded loft and garage study-conversion idea may offer further possibilities, subject to checking feasibility and permissions. Overall, this is a solid potential opportunity, with a light renovation range of £5,000–£15,000 and a strong fundamentals score.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average asking price per square foot while gaining a substantial five-bedroom detached home.
  • Refresh the traditional kitchen finishes to suit a more contemporary style.
  • Explore the partially boarded, Velux-lit loft and the garage study-conversion possibility, subject to feasibility and permissions.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£4,156
Based on a loan of £825,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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