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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CO7 8LW
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About
Offered with no chain is this link detached bungalow in a cul-de-sac close within walking distance of the train station, shops, village doctors, good village primary school and other amenities.
Situated in the sought after Village of Great Bentley with its 43 acres of village green and picturesque countryside whilst remaining very commutable and close by to Colchester with good links to the A12/A120.
Accommodation includes two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, sun room, shower room, and a low maintenance rear garden also benefiting from garage and parking.
Porch UPVC Front door, entrance door to hallway. Entrance Hall Radiator, loft access, storage cupboard. Living Room 16' 7" x 10' 4" (5.05m x 3.15m) Double glazed window to front, radiator.
Kitchen 9' 5" x 9' 2" (2.87m x 2.79m) Tiled floor, fitted kitchen including a range of wall and base units, laminate worktop, tiled splash back, stainless steel sink with left hand drainer, space for cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
(The cooker was bought summer of 2024 and will remain) Sun Room 7' 8" x 5' 10" (2.34m x 1.78m) Double glazed window to rear and side, UPVC door to side - views onto the garden.
Bedroom One 9' 10" x 9' 2" (3.00m x 2.79m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator. Bedroom Two 13' 3" x 10' 6" (4.04m x 3.20m) Double glazed window to front, radiator.
Shower Room Double glazed obscure window to side, radiator, tiled wall, corner shower, low level WC, vanity unit. Off Road Parking & Garage Off road parking via the driveway leading to the garage.
Rear Garden A well maintained rear garden mainly laid to lawn, mature flower boarders, retained by fencing, side access leading to the front driveway. Oil tank located in the rear garden.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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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About 5, Hall View Road, Colchester
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