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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CO11 1UQ
Sold STCListed 251 days
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This ground floor flat offers a solid footprint and a genuinely workable layout, providing an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to refurbish and add value. At approximately 72.1 sq.
metres (775.9 sq. feet) , the accommodation feels noticeably larger than many comparable flats, with room sizes that prioritise usability rather than compromise.
The entrance hall sits centrally within the home, giving direct access to all rooms in a practical layout.
The living room is well proportioned, comfortably accommodating both seating and storage without feeling constrained, while the kitchen stands out as a particular strength, offering real scale and flexibility for redesign.
Whether retained as a separate space or reworked to suit modern tastes, it provides a strong base for improvement.
Both main bedrooms are proper doubles, a rare advantage in flats of this type, while the third bedroom offers useful versatility for home working or ancillary use.
Throughout, the flat is clearly in need of updating, but this is an honest and straightforward refurbishment rather than a structural challenge.
The layout works, the room sizes are right, and the ground floor position will appeal to a wide range of buyers, from downsizers to investors or first-time purchasers looking for a project they can shape to their own taste.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are 116 years left on the lease and we await up to date service and ground rent contributions. EPC Rating: C Entrance Hall There are useful storage cupboards here.
Living Room 4.18m x 3.78m A generously sized main reception with good natural light and ample space for full living room furniture.
Kitchen 3.76m x 3.16m A notably spacious kitchen that provides a strong foundation for refurbishment, currently arranged with extensive base and wall units along multiple runs, generous worktop space, and room for freestanding appliances.
Natural light from the window helps the room feel open, and the overall scale makes this a practical space with genuine long-term potential rather than a compromise often found in flats of this type.
First Bedroom 3.76m x 3.06m A comfortable double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a window to the front.
Second Bedroom 3.18m x 3.21m Another well-proportioned double, found at the rear of the home.
Third Bedroom 1.98m x 1.78m A useful smaller room suited to a home office, nursery, or dressing room.
Bathroom 1.65m x 1.56m Currently arranged with a bath, wash basin, and window for ventilation. Cloakroom Adjacent to the bathroom with separate WC.
Parking - Off street Communal parking available
Value & comps
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About Colchester Road, Lawford, CO11
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