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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM2 7JP
Sold STCListed 134 days
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About
This stunning detached house in Great Baddow boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it the perfect family home.
The property has been thoughtfully extended and improved, offering spacious living areas and modern amenities.
Situated in a quiet cul de sac, this home is located close to the village centre, providing easy access to local shops, restaurants, and amenities.
The house features a ground floor cloakroom and a useful boot room, a fitted kitchen/family room with integrated appliances, a utility room and a dual aspect lounge/diner.
Upstairs there is en suite shower room in the master bedroom with three further good size bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom.
The property also has solar panels fitted and battery storage. With a driveway for three cars and two garages parking will never be an issue.
To the rear there is a well tended garden which is laid principally to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders.
There is also an attractive decked corner area as well as ample space to the side of the house to further extend if required.
Smithers Drive is situated within the sought village of Great Baddow and enjoys convenient access to a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, all within easy walking distance.
For commuters, the location is particularly advantageous, offering excellent connections to the A12 and A130, along with the nearby Sandon Park & Ride service providing direct bus service to Chelmsford railway station.
The Vineyards shopping area with a Coop store, butchers, greengrocers and popular Turkish restaurant is within walking distance.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: The Council tax for this property is band E with an annual amount of £2,724.92.
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Entrance Porch Boot Room Cloakroom Entrance Hall Lounge/Diner 7.34 m x 4.42 m (24'1" x 14'6") Kitchen/Living Area 6.63 m x 5.94 m (21'9" x 19'6") Utility Room 2.69 m x 1.98 m (8'10" x 6'6") Landing Bedroom 1 3.99 m x 2.46 m (13'1" x 8'1") En Suite Bedroom 2 3.30 m x 3.30 m (10'10" x 10'10") Bedroom 3 3.38 m x 2.36 m (11'1" x 7'9") Bedroom 4 3.05 m x 2.67 m (10'0" x 8'9") Bathroom Garage 1 5.97 m x 2.62 m (19'7" x 8'7") Garage 2 4.44 m x 2.74 m (14'7" x 9'0") Outside
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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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