6-bedroom detached house · CO5 7RE
For saleListed 34 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Development oppurtunity. Set within approximately four acres of gardens, grounds and paddock is this unlisted period residence which is in need of complete refurbishment.
There is also (Class C3) (Planning Application No. 260802 Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Residential Dwellinghouse).
Extending to over 2,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation, together with a substantial barn benefitting from planning permission for conversion, the property presents an exciting prospect for developers, multi-generational living or those seeking to create a bespoke rural retreat.
Outside, the property is surrounded by approximately four acres (STS) of gardens, grounds, and paddock, creating a delightful rural setting with excellent scope for a variety of uses.
A particular feature is the substantial detached barn, which benefits from planning permission for conversion to a residential dwelling (Planning Application No.
260802 – Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Residential Dwellinghouse).
This provides a rare opportunity to create ancillary accommodation, a separate family home, holiday accommodation, or an impressive workspace, subject to the approved plans.
The combination of a charming period home, extensive grounds and a barn with consent creates a unique opportunity to acquire a property with considerable lifestyle appeal and long-term potential.
What's Nearby The property enjoys a smi rural setting while remaining conveniently close to several well serviced villages.
Nearby Tiptree offers a wide range of day to day amenities, including major supermarkets and pharmacies, food shops and independent retailers. There are a good selection of schools close by.
Local primary options include Langenhoe Community Primary School, Mersea Island School, Layer-de-la-Haye Primary, and Tollesbury School.
Nearby secondary schools include The Thomas Lord Audley School, Thurstable School & Sixth Form, and Philip Morant School & College.
Nearby Marks Tey Railway Station and Kelvedon Railway Station offer direct services on the Greater Anglia line into London Liverpool Street and other major regional destinations.
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.
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.
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About Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex, CO5
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