2-bedroom house · CO3 8BU
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About
Set within the highly sought after Penguin Parade in Stanway, this beautifully presented two bedroom semi detached home offers modern living in a location known for its unbeatable convenience.
The development is well regarded for its excellent access to retail parks, popular restaurants, and the A12, making it a superb choice for commuters.
Strong bus routes into Colchester city centre and proximity to several highly regarded schools further enhance its family friendly appeal.
Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall, complete with a handy downstairs WC.
From here, the home opens into a stylish open plan kitchen and living area, designed with both comfort and practicality in mind.
The modern U shaped kitchen provides generous storage and worktop space, along with room for appliances and the added benefit of a breakfast bar style layout.
This flows seamlessly into the living space, offering plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining, with patio doors leading out to the garden.
Upstairs, you’ll find two well proportioned bedrooms, each offering ample space for a bed and storage. A sleek and contemporary family bathroom completes the first floor.
Outside, the rear garden provides the ideal setting for enjoying time outdoors, featuring both a patio and lawned area, along with a useful storage shed.
To the side of the property, a generous carport offers parking for several vehicles and convenient access to the garden.
A fantastic opportunity to secure a modern home in one of Stanway’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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