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Lot TBG / ERS 8

Chiswick W4 Block – 3 Flats & Development Potential

Guide price £ 1,400,000

Type of Sale

Lot Off-Market – Palace Auctions Private Sale, Q4 2025

Key Features

  • 1× two-bedroom flat (requiring refurbishment)
  • 2× three-bedroom flats (requiring refurbishment)
  • EPC: Exempt (Freehold block)
  • Four dilapidated garages for conversion or refurbishment
  • Roofspace with PD potential (up to 40 m³ additional volume)
  • Vacant possession upon completion

Description

Introduction

This Chiswick W4 investment block presents a rare off-market opportunity for property investors. Comprised of three vacant flats (2×3-bed, 1×2-bed), plus roof space and four garages ripe for conversion, the freehold building in Zone 2 is offered at a guide price of £1.4 million. With permitted development rights for up to 40 m³ loft extensions on terraced blocks. Garage conversions offer adding 10–20% value, investors can unlock both immediate rental income and substantial development upside.

Nestled in a leafy Chiswick street. This three-storey block offers immediate rental income opportunities and scope for value-add development. Internally, each flat requires a full refurbishment—ideal for investors seeking to reposition assets in a high-demand rental market (flats in W4 yield 4.9% on average). Externally, the roof space can be extended under permitted development rights, and four adjacent garages can be converted into studios or storage, significantly boosting rental revenue.

Key Takeaways:
• Exclusive off-market freehold block in prime W4 location.
• Comprises 2×3-bed and 1×2-bed flats, all vacant and in need of updating.
• Roof space & 4 dilapidated garages offer significant PD development upside.
• Guide Price: £1,400,000 – Potential to deliver 8.9%+ net yields and 120%+ 10-year returns.

Development Potential

Roof space: Permitted development allows upward extensions up to 40 m³ on terraced blocks without full planning permission.
Garages: Internal conversions can add 10–20% in value, especially for habitable or rentable units. 

Scenario Total Investment Annual Rent Gross Yield Net Yield Additional CapEx
Baseline (refurb only) £1,495,000 £124,122 8.30% 6.80% £95,000
Roofspace Conversion £1,645,000 £149,244 9.07% 7.57% £150,000
Garage Conversion £1,535,000 £159,293 10.38% 8.88% £40,000
Full Development £1,685,000 £184,415 10.94% 9.44% £190,000
Figure: ROI Scenario Comparison for Chiswick W4 Block

 

Key Insight: Garage conversions deliver the fastest payback (1.2 years), while full development maximise’s net yield at 9.44%.

Year Return Projections

cheswick development returns by palace auctions London
Cheswick development returns by palace auctions London

 

Figure: 10-Year Total Return Projections (Capital Growth + Net Rental Income)

Location & Amenities

Chiswick offers a vibrant village atmosphere with top-tier facilities including:
Chiswick House & Gardens for leisure and events

District & Piccadilly line access at Turnham Green & Gunnersbury

Riverside pubs, premium boutiques and weekly farmers’ markets

Excellent schools, including Latymer Prep and St Paul’s Girls’ School

Convenient bus routes to Hammersmith, Richmond and Camden

Internal links

https://palaceauctions.com/london-area-of/hounslow/

chiswickw4.com/

housemetric.co.uk/analysis/sector/W4-3/Chiswick

Secure this Chiswick W4 investment block and capitalise on an exclusive off-market opportunity with robust rental returns and significant development upside. Enquire today to request the legal pack or arrange a private viewing.

Last Updated: Monday, 04 August 2025

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