4-bedroom detached house · CM6 2NW
To rentReduced £1k (−15.4%) on 9 OctListed 48 days · slow let
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About
We are pleased to offer this exceptionally presented four bedroom period-style family home.
Folly Mill House is an impressive home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors.
The property comprises an entrance hallway leading to an impressive double height reception room, currently utilised as a formal dining room.
Further accommodation includes a well appointed kitchen/breakfast room, spacious lounge, home office, garden room, utility room and downstairs WC.
To the first floor are four generously proportioned double bedrooms. The primary bedroom and guest bedroom benefit from en-suite bathrooms, complemented by a separate family bathroom.
A particular feature of the ground floor is the beautiful French limestone flooring, which adds warmth and character throughout.
Underfloor heating is also provided to the ground floor and upstairs bathrooms, creating a comfortable and welcoming living environment.
The property is accessed via automatic wooden gates leading to a generous gravel driveway with ample parking and is set within approximately four acres of extensive private grounds and offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy and outdoor living.
The grounds include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, a winter garden and summer house with a bar and wood burner for entertaining in a beautiful garden setting.
The grounds also have a fenced paddock benefiting from separate vehicle access.
The property is currently undergoing further external works, which will enhance the leisure and entertaining facilities with the addition of a dedicated pool house and bar upon completion.
The council tax band for this property is G and the landlord is looking for a long term let. EPC rating C. Offered unfurnished.
Available now Costs: Holding deposit - one weeks rent - £1269.23 Damage deposit - £7615.38 (payable before move in). EPC rating: C.
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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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