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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CO7 7JW
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About
“When I bought the property, it was essentially a blank canvas, which gave me the opportunity to create a home exactly as I wanted it.
I put a lot of thought into every detail, combining a stylish, contemporary interior with practical features that make everyday living comfortable and easy.
One of the best additions has been the garden room, providing a dedicated space to work from home while still feeling separate from the main house.
I wanted it to feel like a home rather than just a new build, and I’m really pleased with how it has all come together.” Situated on Frating Road, this beautifully presented two-bedroom bungalow offers stylish, contemporary living, thoughtfully designed to combine elegance, comfort and practicality.
Interior-designed throughout and finished to a high standard, the property is a true turnkey home, allowing its new owners to move straight in and enjoy its many attractive features.
A standout feature is the property's modern, energy-conscious heating system, with underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump, providing comfortable warmth throughout the home.
Complemented by a dedicated electric vehicle charging point, these features reflect the property's contemporary design and offer practical benefits for buyers looking to embrace modern living.
The property also benefits from a fantastic garden room, providing valuable and versatile additional space away from the main house.
Whether used as a home office, creative studio, gym or peaceful retreat, this flexible space offers an excellent opportunity to adapt the property to suit a variety of lifestyles, particularly for those working from home or seeking additional room to relax and unwind.
Located just a five-minute drive east of Colchester, the bungalow enjoys a convenient setting with easy access to the town's shops, amenities and transport links.
Nearby leisure and dining options include Frating Pool, The Courthouse, The Snooty Fox and The Kings Arms, providing a selection of places to enjoy the surrounding area.
Combining considered interior design with modern heating technology, electric vehicle charging and a versatile garden room, this attractive home is ideally suited to professionals, couples, small families or those looking to downsize without compromising on style, comfort or practicality.
A stylish, move-in-ready home offering contemporary comforts, flexible additional space and practical features designed for modern living.
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.
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.
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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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