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Church Road, Ham, Richmond TW10

London

£2,250,000

Listed on 27/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2197 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Designed by architect Stefan Buzas in 1960, this four-bedroom detached house is set within a private plot in the Ham conservation area, between Ham Common and Richmond Park. The 2,197 sq ft home retains its mid-century modernist character, with large windows, an open-tread staircase and a first-floor reception space arranged to make the most of views to the front and rear. The kitchen is an early fitted design, noted in the listing for its use in advertising during the 1960s. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes an open-plan principal reception area. Outside, the property has a generous front garden, a driveway with parking for several vehicles, a covered carport and a private south-west-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn. The listing identifies scope for modernisation and extension, subject to the necessary local authority consent. The house is within reach of Ham Parade, Richmond and Kingston, with Richmond station providing rail, Underground and Overground services.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

New House is a distinctive 1960 modernist home by architect Stefan Buzas, with bright, spacious reception rooms, an open-tread staircase and a private, established garden. The visible interiors are clean and usable but period-specific, making this a light, selective modernisation project rather than a major renovation; the kitchen is especially notable both for its dated fittings and its architectural history. The generous plot and driveway add to the appeal, with extension scope stated subject to consent.

Renovation economics are a softer point: the asking price is reasonable enough, yet a meaningful works programme still keeps all-in costs only middling versus local benchmarks — around 13% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Not necessarily a deal-breaker for a project buyer, but it caps the headline score.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and celebrate the original modernist character, including the open-tread staircase and bright, open reception spaces.
  • Refresh period finishes selectively, with the kitchen offering a distinctive opportunity to update a historically notable feature.
  • Enjoy the established private garden, substantial driveway and stated potential for extension subject to consent.

Key risks

  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, while purchase-plus-works costs look tight against local benchmarks.

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Map

Location

Church Road, Ham, Richmond TW10
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Kingston Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Kingston Upon Thames

  • Hampton Wick Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Hampton Wick

  • Norbiton Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Norbiton

  • Teddington Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Teddington

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£9,193
Based on a loan of £1,687,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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