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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM1 4UQ
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2%) on 22 SepListed 121 days
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About
A spacious four bedroom detached family home located in the popular Newlands Spring area with view across farmland to the rear. In need of some modernisation but benefiting from no onward chain.
Newlands Spring is a popular part of Chelmsford to the north-west of the City centre and is convenient for both local shops and schools.
Entrance Hall A spacious hallway with stairs which rise and turn to the first floor, under stairs cupboard, doors to Ground Floor Shower Room Window to front, low level w.c, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, radiator, part tiled walls.
Lounge (4.55m x 3.58m) Window to front, radiator. Dining Room (4.98m x 3.15m) Radiator, patio doors to rear leading to and overlooking the garden.
Conservatory (3.20m x 2.84m) A part brick and wooden Victorian style conservatory enjoying views over the garden.
Kitchen (3.00m x 2.97m) Window to rear, fitted with a range of base and wall level units, work surface, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, double oven, gas hob, extractor fan, door through to Utility (2.29m x 2.06m) Window and door to rear, single drainer sink, space for washing machine and appliances.
First Floor Landing Window to side, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, doors to Bedroom One (3.96m x 2.82m) Window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two (3.38m x 2.57m) Window to front, radiator. Bedroom Three (3.05m x 2.16m) Window to rear. Bedroom Four (2.01m x 3.07m) Window to rear.
Bathroom Window to rear, four piece suite comprising panelled bath, low level w.c, bidet, wash hand basin in vanity unit, radiator, tiled walls.
Garage Power and light connected, power roller up and over door. Exterior The property has parking to the front and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac.
The rear garden is relatively low maintenance with artificial grass, shrubs, fenced to boundaries, patio area.
Chignal Road is behind the property which you cannot see from the garden or the house, beyond this into the distance there are views across farmland.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
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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About 25, Spenlow Drive, Newlands Spring, Chelmsford
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