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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · CO16 0HH
Sold STCListed 112 days
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About
Charming Character Cottage in a Sought-After Village Location Situated in the heart of the highly desirable village of Thorpe-le-Soken, Railway Cottage is an excellent opportunity for those looking to create their ideal home.
While requiring some modernisation, this charming cottage provides fantastic potential and benefits from a recently installed boiler, giving buyers peace of mind for years to come.
The accommodation includes a welcoming living room with character features, a well-appointed kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms, all offering plenty of scope for improvement and personalisation.
Outside, the property enjoys a private garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Thorpe-le-Soken is a popular village offering a range of shops, cafés, pubs, schools and everyday amenities, together with a mainline railway station providing direct links to Colchester, Chelmsford and London Liverpool Street, making it ideal for commuters.
Whether you're searching for a rewarding renovation project, your first home, or a charming village retreat, Railway Cottage represents a fantastic opportunity in a sought-after location.
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Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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