4-bedroom detached house · CO6 2BE
For saleReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 30 SepListed 51 days
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About
Occupying a peaceful rural setting and enjoying a south-facing, unoverlooked rear garden backing onto open fields, this spacious four-bedroom detached home offers an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal family home while adding value.
The property benefits from a generous driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, along with an integral garage, making it ideal for families and those requiring ample parking.
Internally, the accommodation is both versatile and well-proportioned, extending to approximately 1,526 sq ft (excluding the garage).
The ground floor features multiple reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room with access to a bright conservatory overlooking the garden, a separate dining room, and a dedicated office-offering excellent flexibility for modern family living, home working or entertaining.
The kitchen is well positioned alongside the dining room, presenting an opportunity for reconfiguration or extension (subject to the necessary consents) to create a contemporary open-plan living space.
A convenient cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for growing families.
Outside, the standout feature is the private south-facing rear garden, which enjoys an open aspect across neighbouring fields, creating a peaceful and secluded outdoor space with an enviable rural outlook.
The garden is currently in two sections and needs to be viewed to appreciate its true size.
Requiring a degree of modernisation, this is a home with significant scope to improve, personalise and add value, making it an excellent prospect for families, upsizers and buyers seeking a property with long-term potential in a desirable countryside location.
Wakes Colne is a charming village surrounded by rolling Essex countryside, offering a perfect balance of rural living and convenience.
The village has its own station on the picturesque Gainsborough Line, providing direct connections to Marks Tey for onward trains to London Liverpool Street, making it ideal for commuters.
There is a welcoming community with a local pub and village store, and a key feature of the landscape the historic viaduct.
For a wider choice of shopping, dining, and schooling, Colchester is just a short drive away, while the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nearby Constable Country provide endless opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring.
Sales Disclaimer These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor.
However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them.
Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale.
Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.
Value & comps
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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.
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