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Millfields Road, Lower Clapton, Hackney, London, E5

London

£975,000

Listed on 22/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1292 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This freehold Victorian terraced house offers approximately 1,292 sq ft of accommodation, with two reception rooms and a kitchen with dining area on the ground floor. There are three double bedrooms upstairs, alongside a bathroom with a bath and a separate WC. A further bathroom with a shower cubicle is located on the ground floor, and a cellar provides additional storage space. At the rear, the property has a courtyard garden. The listing identifies scope to refurbish and personalise the house, as well as potential to extend into the loft, subject to the necessary permissions and consents. It is situated near Millfields Park and Hackney Downs Park, with local amenities, bus services and Overground stations including Clapton, Hackney Downs and Hackney Central nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This Victorian terrace has a strong canvas: two reception rooms, period detailing and bay windows, plus three stated double bedrooms and an enclosed rear courtyard. The kitchen and photographed shower-room have older finishes, offering scope for a light cosmetic refresh, while the living spaces and photographed bedrooms look clean and usable. The listing also mentions potential to explore a loft extension, subject to permissions and consents; no feasibility is established by the information provided.

At £975,000, the asking price is broadly in line with the local £/sq ft benchmark, so the price is reasonable rather than a standout bargain. The overall score is a weaker opportunity, with the economics offering limited headroom against the implied local average value before fees or other purchase costs. The renovation range is £7,000–£19,000, making this more of a personalisation project than a major refurb.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and photographed shower-room while retaining the usable reception spaces and bedrooms.
  • Make the most of the Victorian period detailing and bay windows across the two reception rooms.
  • Improve the enclosed paved courtyard with straightforward maintenance; the listing also suggests exploring loft potential subject to permissions and consents.

Key risks

  • The cellar is heavily used for storage in the photograph, limiting inspection.

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Millfields Road, Lower Clapton, Hackney, London, E5
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£3,683
Based on a loan of £731,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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