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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SS2 4NT
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About
* £250,000 - £260,000 * A spacious ground floor flat offering versatile living accommodation, direct garden access and a generous west facing garden, all positioned in a convenient Southend-on-Sea location close to schools, transport links and amenities.
This well proportioned ground floor flat opens with an entrance hall that includes useful storage and opens into a sizeable open plan kitchen/living room.
This bright and sociable space also benefits from additional storage to the rear and French doors that open directly onto the garden, creating an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining.
The property offers two double bedrooms, including a bay fronted master bedroom and a second double bedroom with French doors to the garden, currently utilised as a dining room, demonstrating the flexibility of the layout.
A generous four piece bathroom completes the interior, fitted with a bath, walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
Externally, the home enjoys an extensive west facing rear garden, ideal for enjoying afternoon and evening sun. Further benefits include double glazing and gas central heating.
Situated on Lovelace Gardens in Southend-on-Sea, the property falls within catchment of Hamstel Infant School and Nursery, Hamstel Junior Schools and Cecil Jones Academy.
The location offers easy access to bus links, Southend East Train Station, local amenities and nearby parks, making it a practical and well connected place to live.
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Flat - Entrance Hall - 3.48m x 1.09m (11'5 x 3'7) - Kitchen/Living Room - 8.59m x 3.30m>2.36m (28'2 x 10'10>7'9) - Bedroom One - 3.73m x 3.25m (12'3 x 10'8) - Bedroom Two/Dining Room - 3.66m x 2.87m (12'0 x 9'5) - Four Piece Bathroom - 3.25m x 2.06m (10'8 x 6'9) - West Facing Garden -
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.
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