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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · DL13 3AJ
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Further Reduced & chain free, this 2-bedroom linked detached stone cottage presents a great opportunity to own a home in the sought-after village of Wolsingham.
While the property would benefit from some refurbishment, it presents the perfect canvas for those looking to put their own stamp on a home in an extremely peaceful area of Wolsingham village.
This Georgian property presents two stone mullioned windows, adding a touch of traditional character to its exterior.
Step inside to discover a cosy living space complete with a log burner and exposed wooden ceiling beams, ideal for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere during the colder months.
Externally, the property offers an ideal space for relaxation in the form of a courtyard garden, which could equally be used for off street parking.
In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises, an entrance porch, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and staircase rising to the first floor.
To the first floor is the property’s other bedroom and bathroom.
Moving outside, the property reveals a neat courtyard garden that is positioned to the Eastern side, allowing for seamless access to the kitchen and entrance porch, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The paved courtyard offers ample space for outdoor furniture, providing the perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining, while the raised flower bed adds a splash of colour and greenery to the outdoor setting.
An outdoor tap, external double socket, and EV charge point add practicality and convenience to the outdoor space.
Additionally, the courtyard garden can be utilised as optional off street parking, with newly installed wooden double gates facilitating easy access to the road.
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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 17, Rectory Lane, Bishop Auckland
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