How much is 17, Braintree?

The asking rent is £1,100 a month.

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17, Braintree, CM7 1FB

2-bedroom flat · CM7 1FB

1,280 sq ftEPC C2 baths

Asking rent

£1,100/mo

Listing removedListed 41 days · slow let

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Zero Deposit Guarantee Available Modern Two Bedroom Flat | Allocated Parking | Short Walk to Town Centre Located in the sought-after Porters Field development, this modern two-bedroom first-floor flat is availabel to rent.

Inside, the flat features a spacious open-plan living and dining area, a modern fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a contemporary bathroom.

Externally, there is allocated parking and well-maintained communal grounds. Situated in a quiet residential area, Porters Field is just a 10-minute walk (approx.

0.5 miles) to Braintree town centre, offering a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets. Braintree Freeport Designer Village is also nearby for extended retail options.

For commuters, Braintree railway station is just 0.7 miles away (approximately a 12-minute walk), providing direct trains to London Liverpool Street in just over an hour.

There are also excellent local bus links and quick access to the A120 and M11 for road travel. This well-located and low-maintenance home is available now so early viewing is highly recommended.

Council Tax Band: Holding Deposit: £253.00 Close to Town Walk to Station Two Double Bedrooms Open Plan KitchenLounge Gas Central Heating Parking Double Glazing Modern Kitchen

Key information

Availability

Available now

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Floor area

1,280 sq ft (119 sq m)

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EPC rating

current

Property age

Built 2003–2006

Local authority

Braintree

District

County

Essex County

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HMO Conversion Potential

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PD Conversion Potential

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.

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