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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CM9 4AP
Sold STCListed 41 daysAuction 8 Oct · ended
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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 2026 AT 12.00PM NOON. LIVE STREAMED VIA DEDMAN GRAY WEBSITE.
BIDDING AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE, PROXY AND ONLINE REFURBISHMENT OPPORTUNITY: A VACANT FREEHOLD 3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOUSE REQUIRING REFURBISHMENT THROUGHOUT ON A GENEROUS PLOT WITH PARKING Situated in a desirable residential area, this renovation project has been largely stripped back offering a clean slate for a full refurbishment project.
This property benefits from a generous plot with ample space for a side extension, subject to obtaining necessary consents.
There is off street parking for three to four cars plus a good sized rear garden.
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall Lounge Dining Room Kitchen Utility Room External WC First Floor: Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom For all planning enquiries, please contact Maldon District Council Planning Department on Please note that Dedman Gray Auctions have not inspected the property internally at time of publication.
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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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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.
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About 18 Towers Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4AP
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