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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO9 2EN
Sold STCListed 377 days
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About
Dating back to 1890, we are delighted to present Armoury Cottage.
Originally built with a single-story side extension serving as an armoury, this space was historically used to store rifles and was rented to the War Office as a yearly tenant.
Over the years, the property has been thoughtfully extended and transformed into a beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home with off-road parking.
This is a rare opportunity to own a home that combines modern living with fascinating historical significance. Offering over 1,450 sq. ft.
of flexible living space, this well-designed semi detached property combines comfort and practicality, making it an ideal home for families or those seeking extra room to grow.
On the ground floor, a welcoming porch opens into a central hallway that leads to the heart of the home – a generous lounge/diner measuring 22’4” x 11’7”.
This bright, open space is perfect for family living and entertaining, with direct access to the garden.
The adjoining kitchen/diner offers plenty of room for cooking and casual meals, complemented by a separate utility room for added convenience.
Two additional reception rooms on this level provide superb versatility, functioning equally well as bedrooms, home offices or playrooms, depending on your lifestyle needs. A ground floor W.C.
and useful storage cupboards complete the accommodation on this level. Upstairs, the property features two well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom is a spacious double, while the second benefits from built-in storage. Both are served by a modern family bathroom with bath and shower facilities.
With its adaptable layout, this property offers up to four bedrooms alongside generous living spaces, making it perfectly suited for growing families or multi-generational living.
Outside the property has a pleasant and private rear garden starting with a spacious patio area and the rest predominantly laid to lawn. To the front there is a driveway providing off street parking.
Halstead is a pretty traditional market town 7 miles north of Braintree. The town has a wealth of shops, restaurants, cafes and interesting walks.
With a population of over 11,000 Halstead has grown steadily and schools are of a high standard and the town boasts local health facilities including a hospital and medical centre.
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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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