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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CM2 7JZ
For saleReduced £10k (−9.1%) on 17 OctListed 33 days
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About
Being offered with no onward chain is this well presented one-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment located in the popular Palmerston Lodge development.
The apartment is accessed via communal entrance with security door entry system, internally this well-presented apartment offers an welcoming entrance hallway with access into the double bedroom with built in fitted wardrobes, fitted kitchen and the high standard of finish continue with the recently fitted shower room.
The lounge is located at the rear of the property which offers patio doors giving access to the communal gardens.
Externally the property benefits from access to a well-kept communal garden and has residents parking.
Kingfisher Lodge also enjoys many communal facilities for the residents including a communal lounge.
To appreciate this property to its full potential, we strongly recommend an early internal inspection.
Kingfisher Lodge is located just of the popular Baddow Road with bus stops located nearby giving access to Chelmsford city centre and the Vineyards shopping parade.
Driving wise Chelmsford offers excellent road links to A12, M25 and A130. Agents Note: ‘Heating to the property is served by electric.
Please contact the branch for more details’ Please note that the aml fee covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Value & comps
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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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