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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO7 9RZ
Sold STCReduced £25k (−7.7%) on 5 MayListed 235 days
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About
** GUIDE PRICE £300,000-£325,000 ** Situated in the highly desirable town of Wivenhoe, Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached bungalow.
Combining coastal charm with everyday convenience, this wonderful home enjoys a relaxed yet vibrant setting.
Wivenhoe provides an enviable lifestyle, with excellent transport links to Colchester and London, alongside a range of well-regarded local amenities, perfectly balancing tranquillity and connectivity.
The property comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious lounge, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
A bright conservatory overlooks the rear garden, providing an enjoyable additional living space filled with natural light.
The well-appointed kitchen offers ample storage and preparation space, ideal for everyday living. Externally, the home continues to impress.
The private, enclosed rear garden provides an ideal setting for summer entertaining, family gatherings, or simply enjoying a quiet morning coffee in the sunshine.
With plenty of space for outdoor dining and seating areas, it is perfectly suited to making the most of warmer months.
To the front, a private driveway offers generous off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, ideal for secure parking, additional storage, or potential workshop use.
Occupying a generous plot, the property also offers exciting scope for further development or extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Early internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation and lifestyle on offer.
EPC: C Entrance Hall Lounge 16' 4" x 14' 8" Kitchen 14' 8" x 7' 3" Master Bedroom 14' 8" x 9' 7" Bedroom Two 11' 5" x 7' 2" Bathroom 9' 5" x 5' 10" Bedroom Three 9' 5" x 8' 4" Conservatory 12' 3" x 7' 0"
Value & comps
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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.
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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About Westlake Crescent, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7
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