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Ellington Road, Taplow

South East

£850,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
2503 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house is set in a private cul-de-sac near the River Thames. Extended over time, it offers existing living accommodation alongside scope to update and reconfigure. The listing notes that planning permission was previously granted but has lapsed; any future enlargement would require the relevant consents and fresh feasibility checks. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and WC, sitting room, study and a conservatory used as a dining area. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, plus a family bathroom. Outside, a driveway leads to a tandem garage. The rear garden has lawn, established planting, raised beds and a deck. A detached workshop of more than 500 sq ft provides substantial additional space for storage or other uses, subject to any necessary consents. Taplow station is stated to be approximately 0.9 miles away, with Elizabeth line services towards London Paddington and Reading. The listing also notes access to the M4 at Junction 7, nearby local amenities and riverside walks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £850,000, this detached home is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The 1960s house is usable and appears maintained, with dated decoration and floor finishes offering a manageable refresh rather than a major repair project. The mature, private garden, tandem garage and substantial detached workshop add useful character and scope.

There is also potential to reconfigure or enlarge the house, including over the garage or to the side and rear, subject to consents; previous permission has lapsed. The existing renovation range is £6,000–£18,000, while the strong overall score reflects the combination of value, fundamentals and project potential.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration, carpets and flooring to give the usable interiors a more contemporary finish.
  • Make the most of the mature, enclosed garden, driveway, tandem garage and substantial detached workshop.
  • Explore the described side, rear or over-garage enlargement potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£3,211
Based on a loan of £637,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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