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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CO7 6SJ
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About
Guide Price £425,000 to £450,000 - Tucked away along a private road in the heart of East Bergholt, this beautifully positioned two-bedroom bungalow offers exceptional privacy, wraparound gardens, and a true sense of seclusion.
Flooded with natural light and thoughtfully arranged, it provides a peaceful yet highly versatile home.
The property opens into a central hallway, leading to a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area fitted with modern units and ample worktop space.
This flows effortlessly into a stunning vaulted garden room, enhanced by skylights and French doors, creating a bright and inviting space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
A separate living room provides a cosy yet well-proportioned retreat, complete with warm wooden flooring, a charming focal fireplace, and direct access to the garden.
The home further benefits from two bedrooms, a family bathroom, additional shower room, and a useful utility/laundry space. Oil-fired heating is in place, with gas available for cooking.
Entrance Hallway A welcoming central space providing access to all principal rooms, enhancing the natural flow of the property.
Kitchen / Dining Room A spacious open plan area with modern fitted units, generous worktop space, and an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining.
Garden Room A standout feature of the home, this vaulted space is flooded with natural light from skylights and French doors, creating a bright and airy atmosphere with direct garden access.
Living Room A comfortable and inviting reception room featuring wooden flooring, a focal fireplace, and doors opening onto the garden.
Bedroom One A generous principal bedroom, beautifully bright with a large window and ample space for freestanding furniture, creating a calm and relaxing retreat.
Bedroom Two A well-proportioned and versatile room, ideal as a guest bedroom, home office or additional living space, with a pleasant outlook.
Bathroom Fitted with a bath, wash basin, and WC, finished in a clean and neutral style. Shower Room An additional, practical space featuring a shower, wash basin, and WC.
Utility / Laundry Room A useful and functional area providing additional storage, workspace, and access to services.
Location The historic village of East Bergholt is home to acres of countryside and woodland whilst sitting half way between Colchester and Ipswich with excellent travel connections and a short drive to the quayside villages of Manningtree & Mistley.
The village boasts a primary and high school, sports centre, pharmacy, cafe, Co-op store and the Lion Brasserie, with ample further amenities close by.
Directions Please use the postcode CO7 6SJ for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, oil, and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - C Ref – COL260346/MC
Value & comps
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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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