2-bedroom flat · CO5 7HJ
Listing removedListed 90 days · slow let
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Martin & Co are pleased to present this modern, unfurnished, two double bedroom, two bathroom first floor maisonette with allocated parking within close proximity to the waterfront.
Available Early October 2026!
Martin & Co are pleased to present this modern, unfurnished, two double bedroom, two bathroom first floor maisonette with allocated parking within close proximity to the waterfront.
Landing 19' 1" x 9' 3" (5.82m x 2.84m) This property is available from early June 2025- please contact the Colchester office to book viewings.
Bedroom 12' 2" x 7' 0" (3.73m x 2.14m) A second good sized bedroom with fitted carpet and modern white walls. With an electric radiator and double glazed window.
Bathroom 13' 10" x 13' 10" (4.22m x 4.22m) A good sized family bathroom fully fitted with a modern electric shower and hard flooring. Benefits from electric radiator and large double glazed window.
Living room 11' 9" x 20' 5" (3.6m x 6.23m) Large living area with nice fitted carpets and a double glazed window with electric heating.
Master bedroom 15' 0" x 9' 3" (4.59m x 2.82m) Large master double bedroom with fitted carpets, electric heating and a double glazed window.
Ensuite 9' 9" x 4' 1" (2.99m x 1.27m) An ensuite shower room with a wash basin, a closed couple toilet and a large built in shower cubicle.
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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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About 12, Darkhouse Lane, Colchester
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