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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CM2 8RT
Sold STCListed 234 days
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About
This three bedroom terraced in Galleywood offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to renovate and modernise a property to add value.
Inside, there is an entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, lounge, dining area, as well as a conservatory, providing ample space.
Outside, there is a blocked paved garden to front which many other homes in the area have dropped the kerb and converted to a driveway, subject to obtaining the required planning.
To the rear of the property there is an enclosed garden that has a brick built storage shed and a garage in the block immediately positioned to the rear of the garden.
This home is being sold with the added benefit of having no onward chain.
Barnard Road is situated within the village of Galleywood within close proximity of the A12 and picturesque Galleywood Common which has lots of walking and bike trails, and many activities for a family or dog walkers.
The village has a range of local shops, stores, primary school and is on a bus route to the City centre and railway station.
Chelmsford railway station has a frequent service to London Stratford from 31 minutes and Liverpool Street from 36 minutes.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: The Council tax for this property is band C with an annual amount of £1,974.56.
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Entrance hall Cloakroom Lounge 3.86 m x 3.25 m (12'8" x 10'8") Dining area 3.28 m x 2.84 m (10'9" x 9'4") Conservatory 3.15 m x 2.36 m (10'4" x 7'9") Kitchen 4.11 m x 1.85 m (13'6" x 6'1") Landing Bedroom 1 3.56 m x 3.05 m (11'8" x 10'0") Bedroom 2 3.07 m x 3.02 m (10'1" x 9'11") Bedroom 3 2.41 m x 1.96 m (7'11" x 6'5") Bathroom Outside Front garden Rear garden 9.14 m x 5.49 m (30'0" x 18'0") Garage in block 5.16 m x 2.44 m (16'11" x 8'0")
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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