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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO4 0NL
For saleReduced £25k (−6.7%) on 18 SepListed 97 days
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About
Situated within a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular St John’s area of Colchester, this spacious and versatile three / four-bedroom semi-detached family home offers generous accommodation, a good-sized rear garden and excellent access to local amenities and transport links.
The property has been thoughtfully extended through the conversion of the former garage, creating a flexible additional room that could be utilised as a fourth bedroom, home office, playroom or second reception room.
The ground floor provides well-proportioned living accommodation, including two reception spaces and a spacious conservatory overlooking the rear garden, creating an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining.
Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, complemented by the family bathroom, while the adaptable layout provides excellent scope for families requiring additional living or working space.
Outside, the property benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking and an attractive frontage.
To the rear is a generous enclosed garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio seating area, providing ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining and family enjoyment.
Gilderdale Close is conveniently positioned for a range of everyday amenities, with local shops, supermarkets and schooling all within easy reach.
The nearby Highwoods area offers further shopping facilities as well as access to High Woods Country Park, providing extensive green open spaces and walking routes.
For commuters, the property is well connected by road, with convenient access to the A12 and surrounding areas.
Regular bus services operate from nearby stops, providing connections towards Colchester city centre, Highwoods and Colchester North station.
Colchester's mainline railway station offers direct services towards London Liverpool Street, making the location well suited to those commuting into the capital.
Offering an excellent combination of flexible accommodation, generous outside space and a convenient residential location, this property represents an ideal opportunity for families looking to establish themselves in this popular part of Colchester.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and versatility on offer.
Ground Floor Entrance Hall Living Room (17' 7" x 11' 8") Conservatory (10' 1" x 11' 8") Kitchen (11' 6" x 8' 10") Bedroom Four / Reception Room (16' 6" x 7' 9") First Floor Bedroom One (12' 11" x 11' 9") Bedroom Two (12' 4" x 8' 6") Bedroom Three (11' 9" x 8' 2") Bathroom (8' 8" x 5' 2") Seperate WC
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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