This Valentine's Day could be the year that you find love. Not necessarily with another person, but with a new home. Today we're showing you a selection of properties in London in need of refurbishment that also need some love this Valentine's Day.
If you're unsure about buying a property that needs refurbishment work, then take a look at our guide to the pros and cons of buying a property in need of renovation.
Grove Road, Thornton Heath, CR7
£490,000
3 bedroom house
With a bit of TLC, this three bedroom house in Thornton Heath could be the perfect family home. All it needs is a makeover to freshen it up and bring it up to date. There are three decent sized bedrooms, a large separate dining room and a garden with a workshop for extra storage.
Stanley Avenue, Alperton, HA0
£250,000
2 bedroom maisonette
Set within a quiet purpose-built block in a residential area of Alperton, this two bedroom maisonette is chain free. It also comes with a separate kitchen and reception room, a balcony and access to communal gardens. A lick of paint will instantly refresh the space, making it a great first property.
Grove Way, Wembley Park, HA9
£325,000
1 bedroom flat
Set on the ground floor of a converted house close to Brent Cross and Wembley Stadium, this one bedroom flat could benefit from a refurbishment throughout and would make a great home for a couple. It's available chain free, has off-street parking and access to a shared garden.
Narford Road, Clapton, E5
£450,000
3 bedroom flat
Offering good sized rooms, including a large reception room and kitchen and a balcony, this three bedroom flat is close to three train stations and is equidistant from the fashionable independent bars and cafes on Lower Clapton Road and in Stoke Newington.
Khartoum Road, Ilford IG1
£435,000
3 bedroom house
If you're ready to pick up a paintbrush and invest a bit of time and money into creating your ideal property, then this three bedroom house could be the perfect project for you. It offers well proportioned rooms, a loft room and a garden – all it needs is a bit of love and attention.
Commerce Road, Wood Green, N22
£365,000
3 bedroom flat
Within walking distance of Wood Green Underground Station and the High Road, this three bedroom flat has impressive views over London from its balcony and three double bedrooms. A straightforward makeover is all it would take to create an excellent space for a couple or small family.
Mace Street, Bethnal Green, E2
£350,000
2 bedroom flat
It wouldn't take much effort to bring this two bedroom flat in Bethnal Green up to date. Set on the first floor of a purpose-built block, this home will provide its future owner with spacious rooms and a private balcony, as well as a great location moments from Victoria Park.
Connell Crescent, Ealing, W5
£379,950
2 bedroom maisonette
Located between two underground stations and close to great road links, this two bedroom maisonette has a separate kitchen and a share of the rear garden. But it needs a makeover and a bit of love to turn it into a fashionable home ideal for a couple.
Sovereign Grove, North Wembley, HA0
£310,000
1 bedroom flat
This one bedroom flat is the perfect property for a first-time buyer or investor, with charming living space that needs a simple refurbishment. It's located just round the corner from North Wembley Underground Station, is chain free and has allocated off-street parking.
Herga Road, Harrow, HA3
£225,000
1 bedroom flat
Set on the ground floor of a period conversion, this one bedroom flat has good proportions and a well maintained, pretty garden. It's right by Harrow and Wealdstone Underground Station and Wealdstone's High Street, making it great for those commuting into central London. All that's needed is a refurbishment.