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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO3 3JQ
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About
Guide price: £450,000 - £475,000 There’s something rather charming about 48 St Albans Road.
Tucked away in a pleasant residential setting, this well-presented four-bedroom link-detached home has the sort of easy, welcoming feel that makes you want to step inside, put the kettle on and stay a while.
From the outset, the property makes a strong first impression, with a generous driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, together with the added benefit of a garage, ideal for everything from the family car to bicycles, tools and those mysterious boxes nobody quite remembers packing.
Inside, the accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged for modern family life.
At the heart of the home is a bright and sociable open-plan living space, creating a relaxed setting for everything from quiet evenings to lively gatherings.
A separate dining room offers a more defined space for family meals, Sunday lunches or entertaining, while a useful ground-floor cloakroom completes the downstairs accommodation.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for a growing family, visiting guests or those in need of a dedicated home office.
The family bathroom serves the first floor and completes a practical, comfortable layout. Location is another real highlight.
The property is within walking distance of Colchester town centre, placing its shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities comfortably within reach, while the railway station is also accessible on foot, a particularly appealing feature for commuters and anyone who enjoys having the city close at hand without being right in the thick of it.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden offers a private space in which to unwind, dine alfresco or let children and pets enjoy the outdoors.
Whether it’s morning coffee in the sunshine or a summer barbecue stretching into the evening, it’s a garden ready to be enjoyed.
With generous parking, a garage, versatile living accommodation, four good-sized bedrooms and an excellent position for both the town centre and station, 48 St Albans Road is a home that balances practicality with a real sense of warmth, and one that is likely to appeal to buyers looking for space to settle in and make their own.
Value & comps
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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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