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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SS11 7EL
Sold STCListed 149 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Guide price £350,000-£400,000 Nestled in a quiet side road just a minute's walk from Wickford High Street, this delightful two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and convenient access to local amenities.
This home is bursting with potential, sitting on a larger-than-average plot thanks to an additional garden section purchased from a neighboring property.
The expansive outdoor space not only enhances the property's appeal but also provides the opportunity for future extensions.
With the right planning permission, you could easily transform this bungalow into a four-bedroom family home.
Inside, the property boasts a well-designed layout that includes a separate utility room, providing added convenience for daily living.
The garage has been cleverly divided into a storage room, study, and office space, complete with a toilet—ideal for those who work from home or need extra space for hobbies.
The generous garden, nearly a double plot, offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the sun.
Additionally, there is ample parking available for several vehicles, making it easy for family and friends to visit.
This bungalow presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a project home that they can personalize and enhance.
Whether you envision expanding the living space or simply updating the interiors, this property is a blank canvas ready for your creative touch.
If you're searching for a chain-free purchase that ticks all the boxes for potential, space, and location, this semi-detached bungalow is not to be missed.
Arrange a viewing today and explore the possibilities that await you in this charming home! For more information or to schedule a viewing.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
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