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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · SL3 7DF
Listing removedReduced £10.5k (−2%) on 15 AugListed 171 days
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About
Located on one of Langley's most sought-after residential roads, B Simmons are delighted to present to the market this delightful semi detached family home in need of modernisation.
Offering huge scope to extend subject to planning permissions required an early internal viewing is highly recommended.
As you enter through the front door you walk into hallway with stairs leading to the first floor; a built in storage cupboard and adjoining doors providing access to; a living/dining room, a separate sitting room and a fitted kitchen overlooking the rear garden.
On the first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms all having some form of built in wardrobe, a bathroom which has been updated by the current owner with a matching suite comprising; a panelled bath with electric 'Mira' shower over and a pedestal wash hand basin.
There is a separate W.C. Stairs from the first floor landing provide access to a converted loft which was previously used as a fourth bedroom, with access to storage eaves.
Outside there is a well established south facing rear garden with a variety of flower, shrub and tree borders benefitting a wealth of natural wildlife.
To the front of the property there is a mature private garden with hedged borders and a pathway leading to the front door.
Downs Road is a popular and sought-after established residential road, with this home offering views from the front over Springate Fields.
The property is located just a 0.7 mile walk to Langley Railway / Elizabeth line station.
An equal distance away is the historic Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal, constructed in 1882 which was one of the last to be dug in Britain.
This property falls within many popular local primary, secondary and Grammar school's catchment areas, with Langley Grammar, St Bernards Grammar and Upton Court Grammar all less than 1 mile away.
Council tax Band: D / EPC Rating: D
Value & comps
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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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