9 Ely Close, Erith, DA8 2EA
South East
£180,000Guide Price
Listed on 07/10/2026
Listed on 07/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
FlatFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom first-floor maisonette has its own private entrance, a private section of rear garden and a loft demised to the flat. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The property is described as requiring modernisation, providing scope for refurbishment subject to inspection and verification of the lease and loft arrangements.
The maisonette is in Ely Close, Erith, within reach of local shops and amenities. Erith town centre, nearby parks, riverside walks and leisure facilities are also accessible. Rail services are available from Slade Green and Erith, with road connections via the A206 and A2016.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This two-bedroom maisonette has a clear medium-scale improvement project: the kitchen has unfinished areas and exposed pipework, while the older bathroom, carpets and plain finishes offer scope to refresh the interior. The overgrown private garden is another tangible value-add, and the listing also states that a loft is demised to the flat, though the photos do not establish whether conversion would be feasible.
The score is 46/100, grade E, reflecting a limited overall opportunity rather than a judgement that the asking price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £28,000–£48,000 renovation range gives a useful indication of the project’s scale; the two-bedroom layout, separate reception room and private garden are its main attractions.
Key opportunities
- Refit the kitchen, where unfinished lower areas and exposed pipework make the scope for improvement especially clear.
- Refresh the dated bathroom, carpets and interior finishes across the reception room and bedrooms.
- Reclaim the private rear garden and explore the potential of the demised loft, subject to feasibility.
Key risks
- The rear garden fencing appears weathered or leaning, so its condition and the work needed to secure it should be checked.
- The renovation range is £28,000–£48,000; allow for a meaningful budget and programme to complete the kitchen, bathroom, finishes and garden improvements.
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