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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CB1 3HN
Listing removedReduced £20k (−4.4%) on 6 SepListed 546 days
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About
This 3 bedroom detached house, located in a popular city centre location, offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to put their own stamp on a property.
In need of renovation, this extended family home has tremendous potential to become a dream home.
The property boasts three bedrooms, with integrated storage in bedrooms one and two, providing ample space for a growing family. The property is offered with no onward chain.
The living room is finished with a bay window which overlooks the road. An enclosed porch provides access into the entrance hallway and staircase with useful understairs storage.
The lounge/diner is open plan with double doors into the additional sitting room to the rear of the property and the kitchen, although in need of modernisation, complete with both floor and wall-mounted units, with a stainless steel sink and drainer.
Ample storage space is provided.
The first floor comprises two good-sized bedrooms with integrated storage cupboards and a third smaller bedroom, ideal for use as a work-from-home space, and the bathroom.
The property benefits from being close to a variety of useful amenities, including shops, schools, and excellent transport links. Useful gated side access provides privacy and security.
Gas central heating is supplied throughout. Additionally, there is one off-road parking space available on the front drive. To the rear is a large garden.
With its traditional 1930s build, extended in the 1970s, this property offers a unique blend of character and modernity.
Boasting a desirable location, spacious living areas, and great potential, this property is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a project.
Cambridge is a stunning and world-renowned university city and is located just 50 miles north of London.
With excellent rail and road links, including the M11, A14, and A1, accessibility is at its peak.
Find everything you need within a stone's throw, from diverse restaurants and shops, to a range of businesses and services.
Explore everything from the charming local companies on Mill Road to the renowned global brands in the Grand Arcade.
Nearby landmarks such as the Kettle Yard and Fitzwilliam Museums, Kings College Chapel, and the picturesque Botanical Gardens offer cultural experiences.
Plus, some of the country's top-rated schools and sixth-form colleges are right at your doorstep.
EPC Rating: E Location Cambridge is a stunning and world-renowned university city and is located just 50 miles north of London.
With excellent rail and road links, including the M11, A14, and A1, accessibility is at its peak.
Find everything you need within a stone's throw, from diverse restaurants and shops, to a range of businesses and services.
Explore everything from the charming local companies on Mill Road to the renowned global brands in the Grand Arcade.
Nearby landmarks such as the Kettle Yard and Fitzwilliam Museums, Kings College Chapel, and the picturesque Botanical Gardens offer cultural experiences.
Plus, some of the country's top-rated schools and sixth-form colleges are right at your doorstep. Parking - Driveway One off-road parking space on the front drive.
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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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