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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CO5 8QD
For saleListed 242 days
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Residential And/Or Commercial Opportunity Guide Price to: £450,000 - £500,000 Situated in the highly sought-after coastal town of West Mersea, this exceptional three double bedroom detached property presents a rare opportunity to secure both a quality residential home and a valuable commercial investment in one desirable package.
Offered with no onward chain, the property is primed for immediate occupation or income generation.
The main residence provides spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for owner-occupiers or tenants alike.
The ground floor boasts a bright and contemporary open-plan living environment, seamlessly integrating the lounge and kitchen to create a modern, sociable space.
Double doors open onto a private rear garden, enhancing natural light and offering attractive indoor-outdoor appeal - a key feature for both resale and rental demand.
A convenient ground floor shower room adds further practicality.
Upstairs, three generously sized double bedrooms provide excellent accommodation flexibility, whether for families, professional sharers, or holiday rental potential.
Built-in storage to one bedroom and additional eaves storage ensure functionality without compromising living space. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from a private garden and off-street parking for two vehicles - desirable features that further strengthen rental and resale appeal.
A standout feature of this property is the self-contained commercial unit, currently operating as an office and generating income.
Complete with its own kitchenette and cloakroom facilities, this separate space offers immediate rental revenue, business-use potential, or the flexibility to continue as a leased commercial asset.
This dual-income capability significantly enhances the overall investment profile, appealing to portfolio investors, business owners seeking premises from home, or buyers looking to offset residential mortgage costs thro EPC Rating: D Disclaimer These particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract.
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All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the associated sale or letting.
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.
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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