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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · DY14 0NA
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About
Christmas Cottage is an exceptional contemporary country home, coming to the market for the very first time and offering an impressive blend of space, quality and energy efficiency.
Set within the sought-after village of Hopton Wafers, this striking detached residence enjoys beautifully landscaped gardens, generous driveway parking, a detached double garage and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
Finished to a high specification throughout and boasting an outstanding EPC rating of A, the property combines modern family living with stylish design and sustainable features including solar panels.
The spacious reception hall provides an inviting first impression and leads through to the superb open-plan lounge and dining area, a wonderfully bright and sociable space centred around a brick inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.
Large windows and sliding doors flood the room with natural light whilst opening onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond.
Adjoining the main living area are two sun rooms, ideal for relaxing and enjoying views of the garden throughout the seasons, together with a separate snug offering further versatility as a playroom, home office or additional sitting room.
The impressive breakfast kitchen has been beautifully appointed with contemporary cabinetry, granite work surfaces, integrated appliances and a large central island with seating, creating the perfect hub for both everyday living and entertaining.
A useful utility room and ground floor cloakroom complete the accommodation on the ground floor. To the first floor, the generous landing gives access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms.
The principal suite is particularly impressive, benefiting from a stylish en-suite shower room and direct access onto a private balcony overlooking the gardens.
Bedroom two also enjoys en-suite facilities, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a luxurious family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress.
The landscaped rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with extensive paved seating areas, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, together with a covered seating terrace and hot tub area.
A detached double garage provides excellent storage and workshop potential, whilst the sweeping gravel driveway offers ample parking for several vehicles.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial modern country home of exceptional quality, offered to the market for the first time since construction.
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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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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