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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM1 1SF
Sold STCListed 326 days
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About
A spacious and traditionally styled five-double-bedroom detached residence, set within a highly sought after and quiet cul-de-sac.
The property is ideally positioned for Chelmsford?s renowned Grammar Schools, a short walk from KEGS (King Edward VI Grammar School) and Chelmsford County High School.
Within easy reach of Chelmsford City Centre and a short walk from the mainline station with frequent services to London Liverpool Street, with Broomfield Hospital less than 3 miles away.
An outer hallway with generous coat storage and underfloor heating, leads into a welcoming inner hallway laid with original solid herringbone flooring.
The impressive kitchen/breakfast/snug area provides an excellent family hub, fitted with a comprehensive range of built-in appliances including a full-height fridge and separate freezer, ovens, warming drawers, an induction hob with additional gas zone, dishwasher and wine fridge.
A separate well-appointed utility room with external access to the garden leads from the kitchen. Silestone worktops and Karndean flooring are fitted throughout both the kitchen and utility room.
The main 21ft reception room features solid oak herringbone flooring and an Inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, with patio doors opening to the rear garden.
Solid oak flooring continues into the separate dining room, which also enjoys garden access via patio doors.
The ground floor further includes a shower room, and an enclosed inner hallway with further storage and connecting to the rear of the garage.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom offers a vaulted ceiling with three-metre glazing flooding the space with natural light, along with an en-suite shower room.
Three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a large family bathroom with separate shower and bath complete this level. All bedrooms are finished with either laminate or wooden flooring.
The third floor contains the exceptionally light and spacious bedroom five, benefiting from extensive storage and an additional TV/studio area (with some restricted head height), provides an excellent space for guests or an older child.
The south-facing rear garden is beautifully landscaped, featuring a raised sun terrace and entertaining area with a pergola fitted with a waterproof louvred roof and sun blinds.
Additional features include a log store and two storage sheds. To the front, a block-paved private driveway with soft planting provides parking for at least four cars and leads to the integral garage.
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.
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.
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