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See how verdicts workStudio flat · CO1 2XE
Listing removedReduced £10k (−11.1%) on 25 AugListed 86 days
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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain, Palmer & Partners are delighted to present this ground floor studio apartment, ideally situated to the east of Colchester.
The property enjoys excellent access to Hythe Railway Station, the University of Essex, a range of local amenities, and regular bus services into Colchester City Centre.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a bright and versatile studio room providing both living and sleeping space, a fitted kitchen, and a bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from one allocated parking space.
This property would make an ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity, and Palmer & Partners strongly recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.
Living Room/Bedroom (3.76m x 4.88m) Kitchen (2.18m x 2.44m) Bathroom (1.42m x 2.34m)
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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.
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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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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About 79, Hunting Gate, Essex
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