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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DA3 7JD
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About
GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £600,000 Located within a highly sought-after position in the semi-rural village of New Barn, this charming four-bedroom detached family home, built in the 1970s, offers well-proportioned and versatile accommodation throughout and presents an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to update, extend and create a long-term family home, subject to the usual planning consents.
Offered to the market with no forward chain and vacant possession, the property is ready for immediate occupation while also providing clear scope for enhancement.
Stepping inside, a welcoming entrance hall leads through to a cloakroom WC and sets the tone for the spacious layout that follows.
The principal reception space is arranged as an open-plan sitting and dining room, creating a bright and sociable environment ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with large windows and patio doors drawing in natural light and providing a seamless connection to the rear garden.
The kitchen breakfast room is well-appointed and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden, and further potential to reconfigure if desired.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all enjoying good natural light and offering flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or home working.
These are served by a family bathroom, completing the first-floor accommodation.
Externally, the rear garden provides a private and established setting, with a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and a lawn bordered by mature planting.
A notable feature is the detached double garage positioned to the rear, complemented by a generous driveway to the front and side, providing ample off-road parking and further practical appeal.
With its spacious interior, established plot, detached double garage and clear potential for extension or reconfiguration, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in a prime village setting.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential and lifestyle on offer.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
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.
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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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