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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · IG5 0JN
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About
Situated on the sought-after Marlborough Drive in Clayhall, this two-bedroom detached chalet bungalow offers spacious and versatile accommodation, with excellent potential for modernisation and further improvement.
The ground floor comprises an entrance porch leading into a hallway, a bright reception room with access to the rear garden, a separate double bedroom overlooking the front of the property which is currently arranged as a dining room, and a spacious fitted kitchen with direct access to the garden.
The detached position also provides external access to the rear garden from both sides of the property.
On the first floor is a generously sized principal bedroom with ample built-in storage, together with a separate WC and shower room.
Although the property would benefit from modernisation, it offers considerable potential for buyers looking to create a home to their own specification.
The flexible layout provides the option to reinstate the ground-floor room as a bedroom or retain it as a separate dining room, depending on individual requirements.
Marlborough Drive is a well-established residential road, conveniently positioned for local schools including Beal High School and Parkhill Primary School.
A range of shops, supermarkets and everyday amenities can be found nearby, with the additional facilities of Gants Hill and Barkingside within easy reach.
Bus services are available along Clayhall Avenue, while Gants Hill and Redbridge Underground stations provide Central line connections into Central London.
Offering generous accommodation and plenty of potential, this detached property presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a home they can update and adapt to suit their requirements.
Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold The information provided about this property are set out as a general outline for guidance and do not represent or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations.
Whilst Alter&Cope uses reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information provided is materially correct, some of the information is provided from third parties and has not been verified by us.
All interested parties should not rely on this information as a statement or representation of fact, but must verify accuracy themselves by their own inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys or otherwise as to the accuracy and completeness.
Your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
The tenure/lease, service change and ground rent information are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was provided by the seller at the time of instruction.
Alter&Cope have not tested any appliances, fixtures and fittings or services.
All dimensions noted on the floor plan are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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