It’s been described as a ‘makeshift dumping ground’ (Picture: Auction House London/SWNS)
A neglected two-bedroom house in one of London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods is due to go to auction next month with a guide price of nearly £1 million, despite its visibly rundown condition.
Located at 75 Camden Mews in NW1, the property has been described as a ‘makeshift dumping ground’ by observers, with photos revealing rooms filled to the ceiling with debris and an exterior overtaken by overgrown plants, giving the appearance of a house reclaimed by nature.
Photographs of the property’s interior portray a dilapidated scene: cluttered, mouldy, and seemingly unsafe for unprepared visitors.
An abandoned car, similarly covered in leaves, sits on the off-road driveway, further emphasising the property’s neglect.
London-based writer ianVisits shared a tongue-in-cheek comment on social media, noting: ‘If you’re feeling brave (and maybe own a hazmat suit), what’s left of the house under all this is having an open day for prospective buyers.’
Despite its current dilapidation, Auction House London will be selling the property next month with a guide price of £925,000.
The interior is cluttered, mouldy and seemingly unsafe (Picture: Auction House London/SWNS)
Auction House London says they trust prospective buyers to see beyond the surface (Picture: Auction House London/SWNS)
The auctioneer states that the home’s prime location allows for significant development potential, highlighting that even less attractive properties in this postcode often hold ‘real promise’.
The estate agency has already attracted interest from developers and investors eager to capitalise on the site’s prospects.
The house’s postcode, NW1, resides within a highly desirable part of north London. Nearby terraced homes average sale prices of approximately £1,273,670, with semi-detached properties fetching around £1,525,000 and flats selling for an average of £1,280,000, according to Rightmove.
The house is located in the highly sought-after NW1 postcode (Picture: Auction House London/SWNS)
An abandoned car sits on the driveway (Picture: Auction House London/SWNS)
Andrew Binstock, auctioneer at Auction House London, underscores the opportunity: ‘Yes, the images are extreme. But this is Camden NW1.
In this location, even the most unattractive properties hold real promise.’
He added: ‘It’s a freehold site and, for the right buyer, this is a golden opportunity to redevelop and create something truly special.’
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He emphasises that the company is known for showing properties ‘as they are’, without staging or embellishment, trusting prospective buyers to see beyond the surface.
Binstock further remarks that properties in similar condition have historically yielded substantial returns post-renovation. ‘It’s often the ones that need the most work that give the biggest bang for your buck.’
The property has remained in the same family ownership for the past 35 years, according to auction organisers.
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It will be offered at Auction House London’s final sale of the year, scheduled for next month.
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