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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO3 3DR
For saleListed 208 days
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About
An established three bedroom semi-detached home close to Hamilton Road Primary School and a short distance to the city centre.
The property requires some modernisation and is offered for sale with no onward chain. A double glazed entrance door leads to an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor.
A further door leads to the lounge / diner which has a fireplace and double glazed windows to the front and rear.
The kitchen is located to the rear and offers a range of fitted modern units and work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, built-in ceramic hob with extractor fan over, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, sink with mixer taps, double glazed door and window to the side and a double glazed window to the rear.
The first floor landing has an open balustrade and over stairs cupboard and gives access to the loft space.
Bedroom one is located to the front with two double glazed windows and built-in mirror fronted wardrobes.
Bedroom two has double glazed windows to the rear and bedroom three is also located to the rear. The first floor bathroom comprises a wash hand basin, WC and panel bath with shower over.
Outside To the rear of the property there is a good size garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a central pathway and flower and shrub borders and a timber shed to the rear.
The property has a shared driveway with the provision for a parking space to the side. To the front is a traditional size garden.
Location The property is situated a short distance to the city centre which offers a varied range of shopping facilities, bars and restaurants.
Hamilton Road Primary School is close by and there is also good secondary schooling nearby. The A12 can be accessed London bound for the M25.
Stations of the city offer services for London Liverpool Street.
Directions SatNav - CO3 3DR Important Information Council Tax Band – C Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – D Our ref - COL250624
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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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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About 156, Butt Road, Essex
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