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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO4 3AQ
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About
Guide Price £360,000 - £375,000. Saxons are delighted to offer for sale this spacious detached three bedroom house located in a desirable central location in Colchester.
On offer with no onward chain and requiring modernisation throughout, the property offers generous and flexible family accommodation and is perfectly positioned for convenient access to local schools, amenities, City Centre, mainline railway station and the historic Castle Park.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Porch Door to Entrance Hall Stairs to first floor accommodation, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to Lounge Radiator, double glazed bay window to front aspect.
Dining Room Radiator, double glazed window to side aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room Range of eye level units with matching cupboards and drawers below, fitted work surfaces, sink with drainer and mixer tap, space and plumbing for appliances, radiator, double glazed window and door to side aspect, door to Shower Room Shower cubicle, window to rear aspect, door to WC Low level WC, wash hand basin, double glazed window to side aspect.
First Floor Accommodation Landing Loft access via hatch, doors to; Bedroom One Radiator, double glazed bay window to front aspect.
Bedroom Two Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect Bedroom Three Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect Bathroom Easy access panel bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled walls, double glazed window to front aspect.
Outside & Gardens To the front of the property there is substantial hard standing driveway offering off road parking for numerous vehicles.
There are double gates to one side giving access to the rear garden and the opposite side offers a garage with up and over door. The rear garden has generous raised lawn area and hard standing areas.
There is a timber frame shed and as previously mentioned, ample scope for extension, subject to planning permission.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Deal
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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