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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BT40 2NB
No longer listedListed 113 days
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About
An attractive semi detached on a generous plot situated to the front of Blackthorn Rise with an open aspect. This property is priced to sell.
Excellent first time buyer property and also suitable for investor as the current tenant would consider staying.
Semi Detached Good size Lounge Kitchen Dining room / second reception Patio doors to rear garden Downstairs WC Three bedrooms Generous back garden Ample parking Must be viewed to truly appreciate the accommodation space on offer Ground Floor Entrance hall PVC White door and side window.
Grey wood effect laminate flooring. Downstairs WC Living room Lovely size bright room with Dual windows to the front and glazed french doors leading to the dining room. Feature fireplace.
Laminate wood flooring. Kitchen Excellent range of high and low level units and ample work surface. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink. Four ring gas hob and built in under oven.
Space for Fridge freezer and for appliances. Door to rear garden. Dining Dining room or second reception with french doors to the living room and also french doors to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom 1 Good size double Bedroom 2 another good double room Bedroom 3 Bathroom White suite comprising low flush WC, Pedestal wash hand basin, Panelled bath with Thermostatically controlled shower over.
Glass shower screen. Tiled flooring. Part tiled walls. Outside Attractive front garden laid in lawn. Tarmac driveway with ample parking for numerous cars.
Large rear garden laid in lawn bounded with mature plants and trees. PLEASE NOTE: We have not tested any appliances or systems at this property.
Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the details provided and the measurements and information given are deemed to be accurate however all purchasers should carry out necessary checks as appropriate and instruct their own surveying/ legal representative prior to completion.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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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.
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