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About
Guide Price £475,000 - £500,000 Positioned down a sought after road close to Manningtree town centre is this well presented three bedroom detached Bungalow being offered chain free.
This charming property has a private rear garden, garage and ample off road parking.
Guide Price £475,000 - £500,000 The property welcomes you into an entrance hall which has a double-glazed window to the side aspect, a double-glazed door to the rear garden, access to the loft space, airing cupboard, and two storage cupboards.
There are two radiators and doors to all rooms. There is a useful cloakroom with a double-glazed window to the side aspect, low level W.C, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splashback, and a radiator.
A dual aspect living room which has a double-glazed window to the side aspect, double glazed patio doors to the front, feature fireplace with inset gas fire, two radiators and a door to the kitchen/diner.
The generous kitchen/diner has a double-glazed window to the front aspect, two double glazed windows to the side aspect, a range of base and wall mounted units, rolled edge work surfaces, inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, tiled splashback, built in electric oven and hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, radiator and space for a fridge/freezer.
The main bedroom has a double-glazed window to the side and rear aspect, built in wardrobes and a radiator. Bedroom two has double glazed French style doors to the rear garden and a radiator.
Bedroom three has a double-glazed window to the side aspect and a radiator.
A four-piece bathroom which has a double-glazed window to the side aspect, low level W.C, a floating vanity wash basin with storage, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, a shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and built in shelving.
Externally A generous private driveway leads to the property and provides ample off-road parking as well as access to the garage.
There is a paved patio area, access to the rear garden and some decorative shrubs.
The rear garden is laid to lawn with a patio area, summer house, mature shrub borders, and a pedestrian door giving access to the garage.
The garage has an up and over door, double glazed door to the garden, power and light connected. There is a utility area with a sink, space/plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Location Lawford and nearby Manningtree are perfectly placed to enjoy rural living with the River Stour and Estuary, open countryside and stunning coastline surrounding the area.
Lawford has its own primary and secondary schools with a community leisure and sports centre attached.
Manningtree is a town steeped in history that's well connected to both London and neighbouring towns and boasts a traditional High Street with a variety of independent shops cafe's and a library.
There is also a co-op supermarket, a Tesco Express as well as a number of cosy pubs and restaurants.
The train station offers fast links to London Liverpool Street and the towns of Colchester and Ipswich are just a short journey away by rail or road.
Directions SatNav - postcode CO11 2HJ Important Information Council Tax Band – D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating – D Our ref - COL250551
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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