4-bedroom house · CO2 0LP
Sold STCListed 76 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Situated in the highly desirable and picturesque village of Layer-de-la-Haye, this spacious four-bedroom detached family home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home.
Offering generous accommodation throughout and occupying a popular residential position, the property requires modernisation but provides exceptional potential to renovate and add value.
Layer-de-la-Haye is one of Colchester's most sought-after villages, offering the perfect balance of peaceful countryside living with excellent access to the city.
The village enjoys a welcoming community atmosphere and benefits from a range of local amenities including a well-regarded primary school, village shop, public house, community hall and regular bus services.
Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby countryside walks, whilst the beautiful Abberton Reservoir is just a short distance away, offering scenic walking routes and a haven for wildlife.
Colchester city centre is within easy reach, providing an extensive range of shopping, dining, leisure facilities and mainline railway links to London Liverpool Street, making the village an excellent choice for families and commuters alike.
The accommodation begins with an entrance porch leading into the hallway, with a convenient ground floor shower room.
The generous lounge provides an excellent space for relaxing, whilst the separate dining room is ideal for family meals and entertaining.
The kitchen offers scope for redesign and modernisation to suit individual tastes and requirements. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms together with the family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to a garage.
Side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, offering a private outdoor space with plenty of potential for landscaping and family enjoyment.
Requiring updating throughout, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached home in a highly regarded village location.
With its generous plot, spacious layout and enormous scope for improvement, the property has all the ingredients to become a truly fantastic family home.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About 2, Greate House Farm Road, Colchester
Explore nearby