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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · CM8 3SH
No longer listedListed 167 days
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About
Guide Price £250,000 – £280,000 Situated in the highly sought-after village of Silver End, this charming two-bedroom mid-terraced home presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors alike.
Beautifully presented throughout and ready to move straight into, this property offers comfortable modern living in a convenient location.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall providing access to the ground floor accommodation and staircase to the first floor.
The spacious lounge flows seamlessly into the impressive L-shaped kitchen/dining area, creating the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining guests.
The ground floor also benefits from a convenient WC and useful under-stairs storage. Upstairs, the property features two generously sized double bedrooms along with a well-appointed family bathroom.
Externally, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a pathway leading to the entrance.
To the rear, the south-west facing garden has been thoughtfully designed with areas of artificial lawn, a wooden decking area, and a patio space ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation.
A wooden shed is to remain, and a rear gate provides access to off-road parking for two vehicles.
Grooms Lane is ideally positioned close to local amenities, with the nearby towns of Witham and Braintree easily accessible.
Excellent transport links also provide convenient connections into Central London and the West End.
Accommodation Lounge 12ft 6 x 11ft 6 Kitchen Diner 15ft 7 x 11ft 6 Bedroom 1 14ft 9 x 9ft Bedroom 2 11ft 2 x 8ft 4 COUNCIL TAX BAND - B Local Authority – Braintree District Council Broadband Availability - Broadband Available with speeds up to 900mbps Utilities - Mains Electric Gas Fired Central Heating, Mains Water Mains Sewerage Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of Brick.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
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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.
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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