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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · WA10 4AZ
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About
Rustic Villa, 29 Laurel Road is an exceptional five-bedroom detached period residence, believed to date back to the 1920s, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished family home in one of St Helens' most prestigious and sought-after locations.
Nestled amongst an exclusive cluster of grand character properties surrounding the entrance to Taylor Park, this impressive home effortlessly combines timeless character, generous proportions and versatile family living.
Extending to approximately 2,550 square feet, the property offers substantial accommodation arranged over three well-proportioned floors.
The ground floor boasts three spacious reception rooms, comprising a lounge, sitting room and formal dining room, providing excellent flexibility for entertaining guests, family life or home working requirements.
At the heart of the home is a generous kitchen dining room, designed for both everyday family living and larger social gatherings, complemented by a practical utility/storage area and a convenient ground floor WC.
The first floor offers five bedrooms in total, including two spacious double bedrooms, two further well-proportioned bedrooms and an additional bedroom which could equally serve as a nursery, dressing room or home office.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite facilities, while a family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
The second floor features two substantial loft rooms, providing further versatile space suitable for a variety of uses including hobbies, studying, home working or occasional guest accommodation.
The loft is also boarded, providing excellent additional storage.
Externally, the property enjoys mature gardens, driveway parking, a detached garage and a separate workshop/storage building, ideal for those requiring extra space for vehicles, projects or hobbies.
Adding further character and historical interest is a rare brick-built air raid shelter located within the rear garden, a unique feature seldom found in homes today.
The property is ideally positioned just moments from Taylor Park, perfect for morning and evening walks, while highly regarded schools, colleges, supermarkets and excellent transport links into St Helens town centre and beyond are all within easy reach.
This grand detached period home offers an outstanding combination of character, space, history and versatility, making it a truly exceptional opportunity for families seeking a prestigious address in one of St Helens' most desirable locations.
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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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