55a Southerton Road, London, W6 0PJ
London
£280,000Guide Price
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
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Offered at auction, this vacant, self-contained ground-floor flat is arranged with one bedroom, a reception room, kitchen and bathroom/WC. The listing states that the property requires refurbishment following fire damage, and that a new 125-year lease will be granted on completion.
The flat is near King Street and Shepherds Bush Road, with local shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Ravenscourt Park and Brook Green are nearby, Hammersmith Underground station provides transport links, and the M4 and A4 are accessible by road.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a low-scoring, heavy project: the reception shows extensive blackening and damaged finishes consistent with fire damage, while the kitchen and bathroom are also visibly deteriorated. The £60,000–£110,000 renovation range gives a sense of the work involved. The visible street-facing building and roof appear generally intact, and the small enclosed rear courtyard offers scope to create a more usable outdoor space.
At £280,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged because the floor area is missing. The listing is being sold by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay at this level. The score is 36/100, grade E: the project has scope for a substantial reset, but the overall opportunity is weak on the available information.
Key opportunities
- Rework the fire-damaged reception and dated finishes to create a coherent interior rather than making piecemeal cosmetic changes.
- The worn kitchen and bathroom offer scope to replace tired fittings and finishes as part of a joined-up renovation.
- Clear and improve the enclosed rear courtyard, making better use of its outdoor space.
Key risks
- Extensive fire-related damage to the reception, with blackened walls and damaged ceiling finishes, needs investigation and a substantial repair allowance.
- The £60,000–£110,000 works range and damage across the reception, kitchen and bathroom point to a full-gut programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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