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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO4 5AZ
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About
Occupying a generous corner plot within the highly desirable Braiswick area of Colchester, this spacious five-bedroom detached family home offers just under 1,600 sq ft of internal accommodation, a large driveway and integral garage.
Offering an abundance of potential for a new owner to modernise and create a fantastic long-term family home, the property is also offered for sale with no onward chain.
Achnacone Drive is ideally positioned for families and commuters alike, with a selection of high-performing primary and secondary schools nearby.
Colchester General Hospital, two golf courses and a range of local amenities are also within easy reach, while excellent transport connections include convenient access to the A12 and Colchester North Station, providing direct rail services into London Liverpool Street.
The ground floor accommodation begins with a spacious entrance hall, providing access to a generous living room and a separate dining/family room with useful built-in storage.
The kitchen also benefits from additional built-in storage, while a ground floor WC completes the main accommodation. Internal access from the hallway leads directly into the integral garage.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing provides access to five well-proportioned bedrooms, including three good-sized doubles and two further single bedrooms, offering flexibility for growing families, guests or those requiring space to work from home.
A family bathroom completes the first floor. The property occupies a generous corner plot, providing an excellent amount of outside space.
To the front, a large block-paved driveway offers ample off-road parking and leads to the integral garage, which features an up-and-over door.
The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn with established planting.
To the rear is a mature and well-established garden, enclosed to all boundaries and offering plenty of scope to create an attractive outdoor entertaining and family space.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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