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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · GL14 2SZ
For saleListed 84 days
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About
A great investment opportunity, with a large commercial floor, first floor 2 bed apartment, lower ground spaces & garage, planning for 3 bed detached dwelling on land, front & rear private parking, and private rear garden.
The property is situated in the popular town of Cinderford in the heart of the Forest of Dean, a short drive from the river Wye, the river Severn and the picturesque towns of Coleford, Ross-On-Wye and Monmouth.
The convenient location affords easy access to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff whilst being surrounded by some of the best countryside that England has to offer.
The Forest of Dean is home to stunning walks and nestled between the river Wye and the river Severn.
Vendors comments "The house was bought as a business in 1969 and stayed that way until the owner retired in 2008 in that time an extension was added to the property early 2000s the reason for sale the owners both passed away." As you enter the property through the front door you are greeted with a vast open space - previously used as a hairdressers.
There is a cloak room, WC and kitchen, plus an office at the rear. There are two large windows out to the front. The WC is off the cloak room, and the kitchen is located off the shop floor.
The kitchen has a sink, worktop space and plumbing for a washing machine. To the rear of the shop floor is a landing giving you access to the office.
There are stairs down to the spaces in the lower ground floor. The lower ground floor has access to the rear driveway and garden. There are spaces which could be utilised in different ways.
There is also access through to the garage. The first floor apartment is accessed from the staircase off the ground floor.
This spacious apartment has a large walk-in wet room, a kitchen, 2 large double bedrooms, and a large open plan lounge / dining space with stunning views of the forest.
The private front driveway is has space for 3 cars and is accessed straight off the road. The rear private garden is a lovely space. There is a large lawned area surrounded by trees.
A rear driveway via a quiet side road with parking for 2+ cars and access to the garage.
There is planning permission for a detached 3 bedroom dwelling on the land to the side of the property - P0649/R4FUL Sq ft size: TBC approx square feet. Broadband connectivity: Ultra fast.
Mobile coverage: 4G voice & data. Council Tax: B. Tenure: Freehold.
PLANNING CONSENT: Detached 3 bed dwelling: P0649/R4FUL Further opportunity: Possibility to convert exiting shop and apartment - Subject to planning. Other: Gas central heating & electricity.
Large commercial space. Multiple parking spaces in front and rear. Private rear driveway access.
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.
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