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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM6 1TD
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About
Tucked away in a peaceful rural hamlet, this detached 1960s-built residence presents a rare opportunity to create your dream countryside retreat.
Backing directly onto open farmland and surrounded by rolling Essex countryside, the home offers a tranquil lifestyle while remaining just moments from Dunmow Tesco, Takeley and Little Canfield’s sought-after schools, shops, and local pub.
Enjoy easy access to walking trails, including the scenic Flitch Way, perfect for weekend strolls, dog walks or cycling. Inside, the home is full of charm and potential.
Although in need of modernisation, the layout is spacious and highly versatile.
There are three reception rooms, including a cosy lounge with a feature fireplace, a bright and airy family room with garden views, and a third flexible space that could be used as a formal dining room, playroom or home office.
A lean-to conservatory provides a peaceful spot for enjoying morning coffee or could be transformed into a welcoming garden room.
The kitchen includes a breakfast area and built-in appliances, offering great potential to modernise into a stylish open-plan kitchen-diner that suits modern family living.
There are four generously sized double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms and enjoy views over the surrounding farmland.
The accommodation is completed by a large family bathroom, an additional WC, and a practical utility room.
Set on a generous plot, the property is approached via a sweeping carriage driveway, offering extensive parking and leading to a detached double garage.
The large, south-facing rear garden is a standout feature. It is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply soaking up the uninterrupted countryside views from one of two patio terraces.
Whether you're a growing family seeking space and a quiet setting, or a buyer looking for a rewarding project, this property offers huge potential to update and truly make it your own.
Value & comps
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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.
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.
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