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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM3 8DB
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About
Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000 - Nestled in the desirable semi-rural location of Rettendon Common, this detached thatched character cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a home brimming with history and charm.
Believed to be around 400 years old and not a listed home, the property showcases a wealth of period features including exposed beams and brick-built fireplaces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.
Sympathetically modernised by the current owners, the cottage blends timeless character with modern comforts. The re-thatched roof, completed in recent years, ensures peace of mind for the future.
Set on a plot approaching one third of an acre (stls), the property enjoys beautifully maintained gardens, providing a tranquil retreat and backing onto serene woodland with open farmland beyond.
A detached outbuilding, offers excellent potential for versatile living arrangements.
The home’s location offers the best of both worlds semi-rural tranquillity with convenient access to surrounding towns.
Rettendon Common sits within easy reach of Chelmsford, Billericay, Wickford, and South Woodham Ferrers, with direct rail links into London Liverpool Street, making it an ideal choice for commuters seeking countryside living.
This unique and characterful home is ready to welcome its next family. Parking - Garage Large parking area
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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