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** GUIDE PRICE £475,000 - £500,000 ** Discover this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home in Oakhouse Close, Colchester, offering spacious living, modern amenities, and excellent transport links.
Nestled within the highly sought-after Oakhouse Close in Colchester, this exceptional four-bedroom detached family home, presents a superb opportunity for discerning buyers.
Meticulously maintained, it boasts a wealth of features designed for contemporary family living.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway leading to two generously proportioned reception rooms, offering versatile spaces for both formal entertaining and relaxed family gatherings.
The heart of this home is the spacious kitchen/diner, a bright and airy area perfect for culinary enthusiasts and family mealtimes.
French doors open directly onto the private rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
Ascending to the first floor, you will find three current well-appointed bedrooms, with he master bedroom is a true highlight, benefiting from a dedicated dressing room (previously bedroom four) and a private en suite bathroom, ensuring a private sanctuary.
The remaining two bedrooms are equally inviting and are serviced by a stylish family bathroom. A simple re-configuration would restore the property to a four bedroom dwelling.
Externally, the property benefits from convenient driveway parking and a delightful private rear garden.
The location is highly advantageous, offering easy access to Colchester North Station, Colchester General Hospital, the A12, and the Northern Gateway Leisure Complex and Park & Ride.
This prime location combines the tranquillity of a residential close with the practicality of excellent connectivity. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, double glazed window, storage cupboard, stairs rising to the first floor landing, doors leading off Cloakroom Low level WC, wash hand basin Study 9'2" x 6'10" Double glazed windows, radiator Sitting Room 16'11" x 10'6" Double glazed window and French doors, radiator Kitchen/Diner 19'9" x 14'1" Double glazed windows and French doors, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, radiator First Floor Landing Storage cupboard, doors leading off Master Bedroom 14' x 10'5" Double glazed window, radiator, door to: En Suite 4'7" x 8'7" Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator Bedroom Two 12' x 11' Double glazed windows, radiator Bedroom Three 9'9" x 6'10" Double glazed windows, radiator Bedroom Four 6'7" x 8'10" Double glazed window, radiator Bathroom 7'5" x 6'10" Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator Front of Property Driveway providing off road parking Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, patio seating area Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.
To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf.
A small verification fee applies for each purchaser. These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.
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.
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