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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · SP7 8BQ
Sold STCReduced £10k (−3.6%) on 28 AugListed 214 days
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About
A charming two-bedroom detached cottage set in a desirable position close to the historic town centre of Shaftesbury, offering a blend of character features and gated driveway parking.
The property boasts generous and cosy internal living accommodation, with kitchen, lounge and updated bathroom suite on the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one generous double and a smaller second bedroom. There is the added bonus of a cellar with light and power.
Outside, the property benefits from driveway parking, a shed and a lawn area with additional decking/seating.
Town centre is a two minute walk from the front door, alongside the breath-taking walks and views of Park Walk and Castle Hill
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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About Spare Penny Cottage, 2, Magdalene Lane, Shaftesbury
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