Old Ruislip Road, Northolt
London
£350,000
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
1012 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This freehold semi-detached cottage, originally built in the 1880s, is described as a renovation project with scope to restore and rework the accommodation. The ground floor has a kitchen with a door to a courtyard garden, a dining room and a separate lounge. A spiral staircase leads to two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The agent also describes the property as having potential for a third bedroom, subject to the existing layout and any necessary approvals.
Outside, there is a front garden and a private driveway with space for two cars. The property is set back on Old Ruislip Road, with access to the A40, Northolt Central line station, local schools, Greenford and the Hayes Bypass. A Lidl supermarket is nearby. The house is offered with no onward chain.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £350,000, this characterful 1880s semi-detached cottage is priced well below the local average at £346/sq ft versus £493/sq ft, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire at a notably lower rate. The separate lounge and dining room, two double bedrooms and parking for two cars provide a useful starting point, while the listing describes potential to create a third bedroom or extend, subject to planning permission.
The interiors are partly stripped and visibly worn, so this is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh. There is scope to restore the cottage’s character, rethink the layout and update its finishes; the roof looks weathered, though no clear major structural failure is visible.
Key opportunities
- Restore the 1880s cottage’s character while making good the partly stripped walls and renewing worn floors and finishes.
- Rework the existing two-bedroom layout: the listing describes potential for a third bedroom, subject to practical feasibility and approvals.
- Separate lounge and dining room, plus parking for two cars, offer useful existing features to build on.
Key risks
- Partly stripped interiors, marked floors and dated finishes across the house call for a substantial, multi-room programme; plan for a full interior overhaul rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The slate roof appears weathered, with some visible moss or discolouration; its condition should be checked.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Northolt Underground Station
1.3 miles
Underground · Northolt
South Ruislip Underground Station
1.4 miles
Underground · South Ruislip
South Ruislip Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · South Ruislip
Ruislip Gardens Underground Station
1.8 miles
Underground · Ruislip Gardens
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