4-bedroom detached house · CO2 0JA
Sold STCListed 279 days
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire a 1920's four-bedroom detached set within 5.6 acres.
The property does require a full refurbishment programme but would lend itself to a property of a much higher status, subject to planning permission.
There is an overage on the land - please speak with the agent for further inforamtion.
WHAT'S NEARBY Layer de La Haye has its own primary school, two public houses and, a local village store which provide s shopping for your everyday needs.
There is also an excellent farm shop selling local produce and home reared meat.
A short drive is Abberton Reservoir and visitor centre, perfect for a family afternoon stroll to discover an abundance of wildlife, particularly the large variety of butterflies, birds and wildfowl.
Very popular with birdwatchers and photographers. Within 5 minutes drive is Bannatyne Spa and Health club, with fitness and beauty facilities, indoor pool, and licenced cafe.
10 minute drive is the Roman town of Colchester which offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities as well as a mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes.
WITHIN EASY REACH An alternative train station at Marks Tey is approximately 15 minutes away by car and also operates a service into London.
The A12 which takes motorists south into London, north towards Ipswich and A14, is roughly 10 minutes away. Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes drive.
The seaside resorts of West Mersea and Frinton are both within easy reach. Mersea Island, being the nearest, is famed for its yachting, watersport facilities and sea food restaurants.
Frinton offers superb sandy beaches and clear waters.
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.
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.
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