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Aston Avenue, Harrow

London

£975,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2002 sqft

Description

This substantial five-bedroom link-detached family home is set on the desirable Aston Avenue, offering over 2,000 square feet of versatile accommodation across three floors. While the property requires modernisation throughout, it retains charming period features and generous room proportions, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to refurbish and personalise their living space. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hallway leading to an impressive bay-fronted reception room with high ceilings, alongside a second reception room that overlooks the rear garden. A spacious conservatory adds extra living and entertaining space, while the fitted kitchen offers ample storage and significant potential for modernisation. Additionally, there is a separate study and a guest WC on this level. On the first floor, you will find four well-proportioned bedrooms, including three generous doubles and a single bedroom, complemented by a family bathroom. The second floor hosts a spacious principal bedroom suite, complete with an en-suite shower room and useful eaves storage, providing a private retreat. Externally, the property boasts a mature rear garden extending approximately 78 feet, perfect for outdoor entertaining and family activities. A detached outbuilding offers flexible additional space, suitable for storage or potential use as a home office or gym, subject to necessary consents. Off-street parking and side access further enhance the property's appeal. Ideally positioned close to Mount Stewart Schools, Northwick Park Underground Station, Northwick Park Hospital, and various local amenities, this property offers excellent potential for modernisation, reconfiguration, or extension (subject to planning permission). Early viewing is highly recommended.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This substantial five-bedroom link-detached family home on Aston Avenue presents a strong opportunity for buyers looking to acquire a property at a below-average asking price of £487/sqf compared to the local average of £528/sqf. While the property requires extensive refurbishment throughout, it boasts spacious room proportions and retains charming period features, allowing for significant personalisation and enhancement. The generous 78-foot garden adds to the appeal, making it ideal for family activities and outdoor entertaining.

However, potential buyers should be aware that the all-in costs, including purchase and renovation, appear tight against local benchmarks, with a projected total of £1,125,000 potentially exceeding the implied current local average value. This makes for a challenging economic scenario, especially given the heavy project scale required. The dated interiors, including the kitchen and bathrooms, present a clear canvas for modernisation, but comprehensive works will be necessary to bring this property up to contemporary standards. For those willing to undertake this venture, the opportunity to create a wonderful family home in a desirable location is substantial.

Key opportunities

  • Generous room proportions and charming period features provide excellent scope for refurbishment and personalisation.
  • The large 78-foot garden is perfect for outdoor entertaining and family activities.
  • Potential to reconfigure or extend the property (subject to planning permission) to maximise living space.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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£3,683
Based on a loan of £731,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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