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One of the most accessible ways in which to invest in London property – or to seek out a new home in the English capital – is to explore the sites of both local and national auctioneers.
Below, we have selected a mix of freehold and leasehold lots, both residential and commercial, all within the boundaries created by the M25. All of these properties represent great deals for investors, house hunters or both.
Beautifully positioned directly opposite the green spaces of Park Street Recreation Ground and enjoying an open vista, this freehold property also features a front and rear garden. It sits just a seven minute walk from How Wood station and nine minutes from Park Street station, with Central London just over an hour away by car or public transport.
All the amenities of St Albans are accessible within 15 minutes.
The home requires renovation throughout – elements of which have already been started – and offers potential for extension, depending on consents. It is proportioned, featuring a semi-open plan living room/kitchen to the ground floor (with the two spaces intelligently divided by the stairwell). To the the first floor, there are two good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom space.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 1st September 2023 with a Guide Price of £180,000 (excluding auction fees).
A very elegant property in a quiet and desirable neighbourhood, this lot is comprised of a good-sized semi-open plan living room and kitchen to the ground floor, along with a well-proportioned bedroom and a bathroom to the first floor.
The home is in need of modernisation throughout, and would make a very straightforward project for any buyer. Available freehold, and with space for parking, it sits close to a number of green spaces in Fleming Gardens and nearby Whitelands dog park.
The amenities of Gallows Corner Retail Park are accessible within just three minutes by car, or nine minutes on foot, and include a number of shops and eateries.
Harold Wood train and tube station is a little over 15 minutes’ walk away.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 1st September 2023 with a Guide Price of £180,000.
A very comfortable and modern apartment with 111 years remaining on its lease, this property sits just outside of the centre of Ealing, with a number of amenities – including Ealing Broadway station – slightly over 10 minutes’ walk away.
A little more than five minutes from both Montpelier Park and Hanger Hill Park on foot, the lot is also five minutes’ drive from the Ealing North tube station (Zone 3). Central London is just under 40 minutes away by public transport, and the area is excellent for schools and the arts.
Featuring a spacious living room with semi open-plan kitchen area, along with a comfortable bedroom and modern bathroom, this is a rare opportunity to purchase such a well-situated and beautifully appointed lot. The property is currently tenanted but will be vacated in early 2024.
The lot will be brought to auction by Property Solvers Auctions on between 12th and 18th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £310,000.
A comfortable studio apartment located right in the heart of the capital – with Hyde Park, The Regent’s Park and Buckingham Palace all within a 15 minute drive, this property is an exceptionally rare find.
Comprised of a 214 square foot open-plan space, including bedroom, sitting area and kitchenette with separate bathroom, the future owners of this studio will benefit from the building’s close proximity to Paddington Station (15 minutes’ walk) and Marble Arch tube station (8 minutes). Both are in Zone 1. St Mary’s Hospital is five minutes away by car.
Available leasehold, the property has over 75 years remaining on its lease.
The lot will be brought to auction by Property Solvers Auctions between 6th and 12th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £250,000.
This characterful end-terrace house requires modernisation but offers a superb return on investment.
Comprised of a generous bay-fronted reception room, a well-proportioned kitchen and a bathroom to the ground floor, the freehold lot’s first floor features two good-sized bedrooms. With both front and rear gardens, there may be the potential for extension – depending on relevant consents.
Just a short walk from London City Airport and its connected tube station in Zone 3, the property sits just over 45 minutes outside of Central London. The Thames Barrier Park and Woolwich Park are both close at hand, as are the plentiful amenities of Royal Wharf.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on 13th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £200,000.
Located in Zone 4, a 10-minute walk from Welling train station, this good-sized terraced home features a very generous living room and kitchen to its ground floor, along with a bathroom and separate WC.
To the first floor can be found three comfortable bedrooms. Available freehold, and with both front and rear gardens, the potential exists for extension – depending on local consents. Some renovation is required throughout to bring it to its full potential.
Just eight minutes from the sweeping East Wickham Open Space and a little over 10 minutes’ walk from the eateries, bars and shops of Welling High Street, the property is sits a little over an hour from Central London.
The lot will be brought to auction by McHugh & Co Property Auctions on 14th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £200,000.
Comprised of a large lounge, a good-sized kitchen and two generous bedrooms, along with a bathroom and off-street parking in the form of its own single garage, this is a very attractive and well-positioned apartment with 37 years remaining on its lease.
Just a 10 minute walk from all of the amenities of the centre of Crayford (formerly in the historic county of Kent), and 15 minutes on foot from its train station (Zone 6), this property is available in a move-in ready condition, with only the most minor of cosmetic improvements required.
The lovely Shenstone Park is just over five minutes’ walk away, and the area is superb for schools. Central London can be reached in an hour.
The lot will be brought to auction by Property Solvers Auctions between 12th and 18th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £145,000.
Just over five minutes’ walk from Brondesbury tube station via the green space of Kilburn Grange Park (Zone 2), this former office is very well-positioned. Featuring roller shutters and with 102 years unexpired on its lease, the lot requires some cosmetic work, but lends itself to a range of purposes – including retail and food service (subject to consents).
West Hampstead rail and tube stations are also very nearby, and Central London can be reached in just over half an hour.
The lot will be brought to auction by Auction House London on 13th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £115,000.
This very well-positioned lot sits just a 10 minute walk from Ilford Station (Zone 4) and enjoys a good position within a parade of shops in a popular mixed-use area.
Previously used as offices, the ground-floor unit includes roller shutters and is divided into a main shop floor, office space and a kitchen area. It includes an allocated parking space and is available on a long leasehold of 999 years, beginning in November 2001.
All of the amenities of Ilford can be reached within 10 minutes on foot, or a five minute drive, with Central London accessible in just 45 minutes via public transport.
The lot will be brought to auction by Strettons Property Auctions on 12th September 2023 with a Guide Price of £170,000.
Comprised of a ground floor unit with a basement, this property is available on a 99 year lease, which began in December 1988.
Planning permission has been granted for change of use to a single residential unit, but the property may be suited to numerous other purposes, depending on consents.
Previously used as a retail unit, and currently featuring a main shop floor and rear washroom with WC, plans for the proposed residential development may be available from the vendor.
Less than 40 minutes from Central London via public transport, this property offers plenty of promise to the right buyer. Located in desirable Greenwich, only nine minutes’ walk from Greenwich tube and rail station in Zone 2 and 3, the building sits 12 minutes’ walk from Greenwich Park and just seconds from an array of excellent amenities on Blackheath Hill.
The lot will be brought to auction by Savills Property Auctions on 1st September 2023 with a Guide Price of £70,000.
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