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About
Occupying a plot of approximately 0.3 acres in Langham surrounded by countryside, is this semi detached house offered with no onward chain.
The property offers potential for refurbishment and extension subject to necessary planning consents. Entrance hall with storage heater and stairs rising to the first floor.
Lounge with window to front, heater, feature fireplace and understairs cupboard.
Kitchen/breakfast room with windows to rear and side, heater, sink inset to work surface with cupboards and drawers under, matching eye level cupboards, two ring hob inset to work surface, space for appliances.
Inner hall with door to garden and ground floor wet room with obscure window to rear, shower, WC, wash hand basin and heater.
The first floor commences with a landing with window to side, heater and loft access. Bedroom one has a window to front and a built in wardrobe.
Bedroom two has window to rear, heater and airing cupboard. Bedroom three has a window to rear and heater. Outside The property has wooden gates leading off road parking.
The plot extends to approximately 0.3 acres and is surrounded by woodland and countryside.
Location Situated in the desirable village of Langham, this property enjoys an attractive semi-rural setting surrounded by open countryside while remaining conveniently close to the historic city of Colchester.
The area offers scenic walks and excellent access to local amenities, including a primary school, village facilities, and nearby shopping.
Colchester provides an extensive range of retail, leisure, educational, and healthcare facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Liverpool Street.
The property also benefits from excellent road connections via the A12, providing easy access to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and the wider Essex and Suffolk regions.
Directions Please use postcode CO4 5QE for Satnav. Important Information Council Tax Band - B Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC Rating - E Ref - COL250757/plf
Value & comps
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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.
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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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