Torquay Gardens, Ilford, IG4
London
£475,000Guide Price
Listed on 14/11/2026
Listed on 14/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
End Of TerraceFeatures
- Parking
Description
Offered through the Modern Method of Auction, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached house is presented as a full-modernisation project. The accommodation includes a through lounge, an extended kitchen area, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing also notes further potential to extend, subject to the necessary permissions and checks.
There is off-street parking to the front and side access to the property. Redbridge Central Line station and Ilford Crossrail station are cited as nearby, with road links to the A12, A406 and M11. The property is freehold and is described as being within the catchment for Redbridge Primary and Beal High School. Auction buyers should review the information pack and reservation agreement, including the stated reservation fee and completion terms, before proceeding.
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 is a substantial project with a clear canvas: the extended three-bedroom layout, generous through lounge, side access and front parking give a buyer plenty to work with in creating a bespoke family home. The photographed interiors are worn and dated throughout, and significant ceiling damage in an upstairs room needs investigation and repair; the kitchen and bathroom also offer scope for a complete rethink. Further extension is mentioned subject to planning permission, but feasibility is unverified.
The score is 46/100 (E), reflecting limited condition and location scores rather than a finding that the £475,000 asking price is too high. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the economics are similarly difficult to assess without that comparison or a stated resale value.
Key opportunities
- Rework the extended layout and generous through lounge to create a more cohesive family living space.
- Replace the tired kitchen and bathroom finishes and refresh flooring and decoration across the home.
- Explore the stated further extension potential, subject to planning permission and a feasibility check; side access may be useful for the project.
Key risks
- Worn finishes across multiple rooms, debris, and significant detached ceiling material in an upstairs room make this a heavy full-interior rebuild programme, not a cosmetic refresh; investigate the ceiling damage and allow time for repair.
- The front hardstanding and paving look worn, though no major external defect is established in the available photos.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Redbridge Underground Station
0.5 miles
Underground · Redbridge
Gants Hill Underground Station
0.9 miles
Underground · Gants Hill
Wanstead Underground Station
1.0 miles
Underground · Wanstead
South Woodford Underground Station
1.0 miles
Underground · South Woodford
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