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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SS17 8RR
Sold STCReduced £15k (−7.5%) on 22 MayListed 236 days
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About
Scott & Stapleton are delighted to offer for sale this spacious, purpose built, first & second floor maisonette offered with vacant possession & no onward chain.
This super property benefits from its own front door, large lounge, dining area, fitted kitchen with 2 double bedrooms & the bathroom to the top floor.
Added attractions include a good size, low maintenance garden, SINGLE GARAGE, off street parking space & long lease with no annual charges.
Conveniently located for all amenities the property is ideally situated for all transport links including the A13, with local shops & Stanford le Hope town centre also close to hand.
An ideal first time purchase or long term buy to let opportunity. An early internal inspection is strongly advised.
Accommodation Comprises - Own private obscure UPVC double glazed entrance door leading to entrance hall. Entrance Hall - Stairs to first floor landing. First Floor Landing.
- Door to lounge, stairs to second floor. Lounge - 4.5 x 3.2 (14'9" x 10'5") - Large full height UPVC double glazed window to front.
2 large storage cupboards, electric heater, coved ceiling, Open plan to dining area & kitchen. Dining Area - 2.1 x 2 (6'10" x 6'6") - UPVC double glazed window to front.
Laminate flooring, coved ceiling, breakfast bar. Kitchen - 2.8 x 2 (9'2" x 6'6") - Range of base & eye level units with matching drawer pack.
Integrated electric oven, separate electric hob & extractor fan.
Spaces for washing machine & fridge/freezer, roll edge worktops with inset one and a quarter bowl sink unit with matching drainer & mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, coved ceiling.
Second Floor Landing - 2.5 x 1.3 (8'2" x 4'3") - Panelled doors to all rooms. Bedroom 1 - 4.5 x 2.7 (14'9" x 8'10") - UPVC double glazed window to front.
Electric heater, fitted storage cupboard, coved ceiling. Bedroom 2 - 3.5 x 2.2 increasing to 2.8 (11'5" x 7'2" increasi - UPVC double glazed window to front. Electric heater, coved ceiling.
Bathroom - 2.5 x 2 (8'2" x 6'6") - White suite comprising of panelled cast iron bath with mixer tap & shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin & low level WC.
Fully tiled walls, wall mounted electric heater, fitted mirror & cupboard, large airing cupboard housing foam lagged copper cylinder.
Front Garden - The property benefits from a good size block paved garden to the front.
Parking Facilities - Single garage in block opposite with up & over door & hardstanding to the front providing off street parking space for 1 car.
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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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