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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · BN41 2HQ
Sold STCListed 27 days
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About
Offered for sale for the first time since 1978, this detached bungalow presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with tremendous potential for modernisation, refurbishment and extension, subject to the necessary consents.
The accommodation is currently arranged to provide two double bedrooms, a bathroom, separate kitchen and an extended living/dining room, with the property offering an excellent footprint from which a purchaser can create a home tailored to their own requirements.
Outside, the bungalow benefits from a private garden enjoying attractive far reaching views, together with a garage.
The generous plot and detached nature of the property provide considerable scope to enhance and potentially extend the existing accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
Requiring modernisation throughout, the property represents an exciting opportunity for those looking to undertake a refurbishment project and create a superb long term home.
Offered for sale with no onward chain. ENTRANCE HALL Hatch to loft space, radiator, cupboard.
KITCHEN Incorporating stainless steel sink with drainer, laminate worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, gas cooker, washing machine, 'Worcester' gas fired boiler, UPVC double glazed door to side.
LIVING/DINING ROOM Four radiators, UPVC double glazed windows and French doors to garden. BEDROOM 1 Range of fitted wardrobes, UPVC double glazed window, radiator.
BEDROOM 2 UPVC double glazed window, radiator. BATHROOM Comprising panelled bath, sink, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN REAR GARDEN Laid to lawn, far reaching views, gate offering side access.
GARAGE Council Tax Band C (taken from the government website, We advise that you check this information, we will not be held responsible if the council tax band differs when occupying the property.
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.
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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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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