Chiswick High Road, London
London
£165,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
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FlatDescription
Offered at auction, this vacant second-floor self-contained flat is arranged as a studio room with a separate kitchen and bathroom/WC. The property is described as requiring updating and is offered with a new 125-year lease at a peppercorn ground rent. Its EPC rating is C and it falls within Council Tax Band C.
The flat is on Chiswick High Road, with amenities in Chiswick, Brentford, Kew and Richmond nearby. Transport options listed include Kew Bridge, Chiswick Park and Gunnersbury stations, local bus services and road connections via the A4/M4, M40 and A406. Buyers should review the auction legal documentation, including the stated contract documentation fee and any additional fees in the special conditions, and independently check the property and services.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a well-located studio flat with a clear improvement canvas: the worn, stained flooring and marked walls could be renewed, while the dated kitchen and bathroom offer scope for a broader refresh. Vacant possession and a new 125-year lease at a peppercorn ground rent are useful positives, and the submitted distant exterior views show no obvious major defect.
WHOTS scores this 44/100, grade E, reflecting a weaker overall opportunity rather than a judgement that the asking price is dear. The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the same gap, along with no stated GDV, limits the assessment of resale economics. The guide is £165,000, with renovation indicated at £30,000–£55,000. Bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay at this level.
Key opportunities
- Renew the heavily worn studio-room flooring and redecorate the marked walls.
- Refresh or replace the dated kitchen finishes, checking the cause and extent of the floor staining during inspection.
- Update the older bathroom fittings and finishes; the new 125-year lease at a peppercorn ground rent adds appeal.
Key risks
- Without floor area or a listing-stated GDV, value against local £/sq ft and the resale economics cannot yet be judged.
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