Derelict Wimbledon house selling for almost £700,000

A house in Wimbledon which has a big hole in the roof is on the market for just under £700, 000

The bath is currently full of rainwater and branches, while the carpet in another room has gone green with moss.

Described on the website as 'in need of complete modernisation', the agents SW19 say the site is a 'substantial commercial opportunity'.

In a statement Luke Bennett said;

"We are delighted by the exceptional interest this unmodernised property has attracted. Unmodernised properties often capture significant attention, offering the prospect of personalising a home from scratch. This property, however, has exceeded all expectations with its unprecedented buzz. While the online excitement is reassuring, it's vital to focus on the substantial commercial opportunity it presents. In a recent success, we sold a similar fully modernised property on the neighbouring road for over a million pounds, highlighting the desirability of SW19 - one of the most sought-after postcodes in London."

The house has three bedrooms, two reception rooms, and a 53 ft rear garden. The estate agents describe it as 'a complete blank canvas to create your dream family home.'

In its current condition, the property would not be eligible for a mortgage, so the accepted bid would need to be a cash offer.

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