A dilapidated house in one of London's most desirable neighbourhoods, so overwhelmed with rubbish that online commentators suggest needing a hazmat suit to enter, is set to be auctioned with a guide price of nearly £1 million.
A Prime Location Masks a Shocking Interior
Photographs of the two-bedroom end-of-terrace property at 75 Camden Mews, NW1, reveal a scene of extreme neglect. The interior is filled to the roof with waste, while the exterior corner plot is completely shrouded by overgrown plants. An abandoned car, covered in a blanket of leaves, sits on the off-road driveway, completing the picture of a property that has been utterly reclaimed by nature.
Despite its humble and shocking appearance, the freehold property is scheduled for auction next month with a guide price of £925,000. The auctioneer, Auction House London, is marketing it as a site with 'real promise' precisely because of its coveted location in upscale Camden.
Developer Interest Defies Condition
Andrew Binstock, Auctioneer at Auction House London, described the house as a 'golden opportunity' for redevelopment. He confirmed the property has been in one family for 35 years but is now attracting significant interest from developers and investors.
"Yes, the images are extreme," Binstock said. "But this is Camden NW1. In this location, even the most unattractive properties hold real promise. It's a freehold corner site and, for the right buyer, this is a golden opportunity to redevelop and create something truly special."
This confidence is backed by local market data. According to Rightmove, average property prices in the immediate area are substantially higher, with nearby terraced homes selling for around £1,273,670.
Seeing Beyond the Surface
The listing caught public attention when London writer Ian Visits shared it on social media, joking that potential buyers would need to be 'brave' to view it. Auction House London emphasises its transparent marketing approach, showing properties 'as they are' without staging.
"We've sold some of the most unappealing properties in the capital," Binstock added. "It's often the ones that need the most work that deliver the biggest return. We trust buyers to look beyond the surface and recognise the potential."
The auction for this unique Camden property will be part of Auction House London's final sale of the year next month.
