2-bedroom house · CO7 9DL
Sold STCReduced £20k (−7.1%) on 7 MarListed 335 days
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About
**Guide Price £260,000 - £270,000** A charming grade II listed cottage positioned in the popular location within lower Wivenhoe and within easy reach of the Waterfront, Railway Station.
Highlights include gas central heating, open plan living, utility lobby, two bedrooms and court yard garden. This character filled cottage is ready to move into. Early viewing highly advised.
Living Room 10' 08" x 10' 09" (3.25m x 3.28m) Sash window to front, front door opening onto the living room, striped wooden floor, open fire with tiled hearth, wooden mantle and cast iron fireplace, alcove storage, open plan onto the kitchen.
Kitchen 10' 08" x 8' 11" (3.25m x 2.72m) Sash window to rear, stairs to first floor, wooden floor, fitted shaker style kitchen including a range of base units and draws, oak effect worktop, integrated Neff oven, induction hob, ceramic one and a half bowl sink with left hand drainer, under counter fridge freezer, dish washer.
Utility Lobby 6' 04" x 2' 10" (1.93m x 0.86m) Side door to courtyard, space for washing machine with storage over and door to bathroom.
Ground Floor Bathroom Window to rear, tiled floor, part tiled walls, paneled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
Landing Half Landing, With doors to bedrooms. Bedroom One 11' 1" x 10' 9" (3.38m x 3.28m) Sash Window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes, space for double bed.
Bedroom Two 9' 1" x 8' 1" (2.77m x 2.46m) Sash window to rear, radiator, Airing cupboard.
Garden A paved courtyard with gated rear access, ample space for bike storage, potted plants and dining set.
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.
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