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Flat 2, London, W5 1BU

2-bedroom flat · W5 1BU

740 sq ft2 baths

Asking

£450,000

For saleReduced £30k (−6.3%) on 23 SepListed 90 days

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HMO Article 4 Direction AreaLondon Borough of Ealing Article 4 Direction (October 2024) · C3 → C4 HMO conversion requires planning permission here

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The property

Situated in the sought-after Castlebar Park area of Ealing W5, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment is now available for sale.

Boasting a Leasehold tenure, this modern property offers a comfortable living space with a reception area, ideal for entertaining guests.

This Edwardian building which featured in the Inspector Morse series has been converted into 11 luxury flats.

Located on the ground floor, the apartment spans 740 square feet and was constructed in 2014, ensuring a contemporary and well-maintained interior.

The property features a range of desirable amenities including a long lease, private parking, an open-plan layout, and a charming Juliet balcony offering lovely views.

This property is perfect for first-time buyers or investors looking for a lucrative opportunity.

With the convenience of no ongoing chain, this residential gem is nestled in a prime location, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links.

Don't miss out on the chance to own this exceptional property - book your viewing today! EPC Rating: B Council Tax Band: D (Ealing) Service Charge for 2025: Approx.

£4,316.14 Ground Rent: £400.00pa please note that images are used for illustration purposes only

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Key information

Price per sq ft

£608/sq ft

Based on 740 sq ft (69 sq m)

Floor area

740 sq ft (69 sq m)

Council tax band

Band D

Estimated ~£1,800/year

Tenure

Leasehold (986 years)

See leasehold details below

Local authority

Ealing

London Borough

County

Greater London Authority

Lease remaining

986 years

Value & comps

What is it worth?

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Local SA Market

Short-let restrictions apply

Greater London: an entire home can be let short-term for at most 9090 short-let nights plus a mid-term let for the rest of the year.
England: a national short-term let register is being introduced; register the property before letting.

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Factor breakdown

BMV discountNot calculated, and not zero — there is no value estimate for this property to discount against.

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Days on market90 days

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Seller motivation

Not scored yet

Days on market90

Price reduction-6.2%

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EPC rating—

Listing timeline

First listedListed at £480,00029 Jul 2026

Price reduced£480,000 → £450,000 (−6.3%)23 Sep 2026

Still activeDay 90 on marketToday

Strategy fit

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Article 4HMO Article 4 applies

HMO Conversion Potential

Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.

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PD Conversion Potential

Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.

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BRRR Candidate

BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.

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Plot subdivision potential

Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.

Lease extension arbitrage

Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.