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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · CM4 9NA
Listing removedReduced £50k (−6.3%) on 14 JulListed 364 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Guide price £900,000 - £950,000 **development opportunity** location The Stock and Ingatestone area offers a blend of village life and countryside, with Stock known for its picturesque common, historic windmill and being home to four public houses being The Harvard Inn, The Hoop, The Bear and The Bakers Arms, there is also Greenwoods Spa and Hotel close by.
Ingatestone provides key transport links, including a train station, and the area is popular with commuters.
Overview The overall plot measures approximately 43 metres deep & 19 metres wide and offers the chance to either fully refurbish the existing timber framed bungalow, or to even replace this with potentially a much larger dwelling subject to planning permission from Chelmsford Council Planning Department.
The south facing plot currently has a variety of trees and shrubs throughout the site, as well as a detached garage and in and out driveway.
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However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.
No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included
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.
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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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About 18, Birch Lane, INGATESTONE
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