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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CO7 0SN
For saleReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 7 OctListed 76 days
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About
Viewing reference: MC1586 guide price: £475,000 - £495,000 About The Home: There are homes that simply provide space, and then there are homes that quietly invite you to imagine the life waiting to unfold within their walls.
Nestled along the ever-popular Red Barn Road, this impressive five-bedroom detached residence is one of those rare properties where practicality and charm meet in perfect harmony.
From the moment you arrive, the generous frontage creates an immediate sense of occasion.
Ample off-road parking ensures effortless arrivals, while the addition of an EV charging point brings modern convenience to this beautifully appointed family home.
Stepping through the front door, a welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the accommodation beyond.
To the left, a convenient cloakroom is perfectly positioned for guests, while to the right, the heart of the home reveals itself in the form of a wonderfully spacious kitchen and dining room.
Designed for everything from bustling weekday breakfasts to elegant dinner parties, this is a room where memories are destined to be made.
A separate utility room keeps the practicalities neatly tucked away, allowing the kitchen to remain the social centrepiece it deserves to be.
The current owners have thoughtfully transformed the former garage into a versatile ground-floor bedroom, complete with its own contemporary shower room.
Whether utilised as luxurious guest accommodation, a home office, multi-generational living space or a private retreat for a growing teenager, it offers exceptional flexibility.
The generously proportioned lounge is filled with natural light and offers a wonderful place to gather.
Expansive bi-folding doors effortlessly blur the boundary between indoors and out, opening onto the beautifully maintained garden beyond and inviting the changing seasons into everyday life.
Ascending to the first floor, you'll discover four further well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering comfort, character and versatility for family living.
These are served by a family bathroom, complemented by the practicality of a separate WC.
Outside, the enchanting rear garden feels wonderfully secluded, a peaceful haven where long summer afternoons drift effortlessly into evenings beneath the timber pergola.
Carefully maintained lawns and thoughtfully arranged seating areas provide the perfect backdrop for al fresco dining, celebrations with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet morning coffee accompanied by birdsong.
Beautifully presented, thoughtfully designed and offering versatile accommodation for modern family life, Red Barn Road is a home that effortlessly combines generous proportions with warmth, character and timeless appeal.
It is ready to welcome its next chapte, and perhaps yours as well.
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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.
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