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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · CO7 9RB
Sold STCReduced £20k (−6%) on 26 OctListed 101 days
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About
A three bedroom semi-detached bungalow situated on the popular Millfields development, within easy reach of Millfields Primary School, local shops and amenities.
Offered with no onward chain, the property offers versatile single-storey accommodation, front and rear gardens, off road parking and a garage in block. Viewing is recommended.
The accommodation with approximate room sizes comprises:- ENTRANCE HALL Via a double glazed entrance door. Meter cupboard, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, loft hatch, radiator.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 10" x 10' 5" (4.22m x 3.18m) Double glazed window to front and radiator. BEDROOM TWO 9' x 7'1 Double glazed window to front and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 10'3 x 7'10 Double glazed windows to side and rear, radiator.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 25'11 x 10'6 reducing to 10'3 Double glazed windows to front and side, skylight pod, double glazed door to garden, gas fire, wood flooring, radiator and door leading to bedroom three.
Please note the gas fire has not been tested by Elms Price and Co. BATHROOM WC, wash basin and bath, double glazed obscure window to side, heated chrome towel rail and tiled floor.
KITCHEN 11'5 x 8'10 Fitted with base and eye level units, stainless steel sink set into work surfacing, space for domestic appliances, plumbing for washing machine, breakfast bar.
Double glazed window to rear and double glazed door to side providing access to the rear garden. Wall mounted gas boiler, not tested by Elms Price and Co.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a hardstanding area providing off road parking, together with an area of laid lawn and side gate access to the rear garden.
The rear garden offers a patio area, lawn with flowers and shrubs, wooden shed and a further rear patio. Garage in block with up and over door. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council tax band : C.
Local authority : Colchester City Council. Energy rating : TBC.
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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