Summary - 28 Valley Drive NW9 9NP
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Three-bedroom semi with garage and strong extension potential for renovation buyers.
Chain-free three-bedroom semi on a decent plot with garage and driveway|Needs full modernising throughout; cosmetic and systems work required|Visible damp/mould in living room; remedial attention likely needed|Solid brick walls assumed with no insulation; thermal upgrades advised|Double glazing present; installation date unknown|Through lounge, guest cloakroom and family bathroom present|Good local schools and fast broadband; strong family area appeal|Local crime levels higher than average, factor into decision
This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Valley Drive is a genuine refurbishment opportunity in a sought-after Kingsbury location. The property is chain-free and sits on a decent plot with a single garage and private driveway, offering clear scope for value-adding work such as side, rear and loft extensions.
Internally the home needs modernising throughout: decoration and carpets are worn, there are signs of damp/mould in the living room, and the fabric is typical of a 1930s–1940s semi with solid brick walls likely lacking insulation. Services are mains gas with a boiler and radiators; glazing is double but install date is unknown. The EPC grade is D.
Practical positives include off-street parking, a good-sized rear garden, an existing through lounge, and proximity to several well-regarded primary and secondary schools. The property sits in an affluent area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, but note the local area records higher crime than average.
Suited to families or investors prepared to undertake a project, the house will reward cosmetic renovation, thermal upgrades and landscaping. Important drawbacks: required renovation, visible damp issues, possible need for insulation and an updated heating or electrical specification — buyers should budget for remedial and modernisation costs.
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