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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · WD18 0QD
Sold STCListed 234 days
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About
Filled with potential, this semi-detached house with five bedrooms -has undergone a transformation, now serving as an office on the ground floor, while featuring a three-bedroom apartment directly above.
The property offers a development opportunity, ideal for individuals eager to personalise a home or explore the possibility of converting it into multiple apartments.
Presenting this outstanding semi-detached residence, introducing a remarkable prospect for development. Nestled in a sought-after locale, this property showcases an impressive five bedrooms.
The property has had recent renovations with new roofing, guttering and fascias throughout.
Upon entering the ground floor, a welcoming entrance hall leads to multiple well-designed offices spaces which could be converted into large living spaces.
The spacious rooms create an ideal environment for either maintaining as a business space or exploring conversion possibilities, mirroring the trend seen in neighbouring properties.
On the upper level, the residence features generously sized bedrooms, with the potential for further expansion into the roof space (subject to planning permission).
Additionally, the property includes the advantages of a private garden/parking area and a garage.
Conveniently positioned within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and transportation links and easy access to the M1,M25 and the A41, this property is poised for transformation into a dream home.
Seize this captivating opportunity without delay!
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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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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About Marlborough Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18
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