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See how verdicts work4-bedroom property · CO1 2QY
Listing removedReduced £10k (−3.3%) on 26 FebListed 392 days
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About
*Guide Price £290,000 - £300,000 * No onward chain * Welcome to The Book Exchange, a truly unique Grade II listed four-bedroom home full of charm and history.
Perfectly positioned on East Hill, this character property is just a short walk from Colchester’s vibrant city centre and the tranquil beauty of Castle Park.
Inside, the home offers an abundance of period features, generous living spaces, and versatile accommodation across multiple floors.
Each room carries its own personality, blending historic character with modern comfort, making this property ideal for buyers looking for something truly special.
With four well-proportioned bedrooms, spacious reception areas, and a layout that combines practicality with timeless elegance, The Book Exchange is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Colchester’s heritage
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.
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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About 48, East Hill, Colchester
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