2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO2 8BL
Sold STCListed 267 days
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About
** GUIDE PRICE £280,000 - £290,000 ** Nestled in Mountbatten Drive, Colchester, this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached house is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers or downsizers, offered with no onward chain.
The property features a bright living room and a kitchen/diner with direct access to the enclosed rear garden, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.
Upstairs, two well-proportioned bedrooms both benefit from built-in storage, ensuring a clutter-free environment. Comfort is assured with gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Externally, a private garden and a garage provide valuable amenities. The location offers convenient access to Colchester City Centre's amenities and Colchester North Station for commuters.
This delightful home combines comfortable living with practical features and a desirable location, making early viewing highly recommended.
Entrance Lobby Entrance door double glazed window to side, door to: Sitting Room Double glazed window to front, stairs rising to the first floor landing, understairs storage, radiator, TV point Kitchen Double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to garden, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, worktops, base and eye level units, wall mounted gas fired boiler, space for appliances, radiator First Floor Landing Doors leading off Master Bedroom Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes, cupboard Bedroom Two Double glazed window to rear, radiator, built-in cupboard Bathroom Double glazed obscure window, bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled walls, vertical radiator Front of Property Garage and driveway providing off road parking, garden area with picket fencing Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn, shrubs to borders Agents note: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance As part of our commitment to meeting UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Harris + Wood are required by law to confirm the identity of all purchasers before a sale can proceed.
To make this process as straightforward as possible, we work with an independent verification service, Clearcheck, who conduct these checks on our behalf.
A small verification fee applies for each purchaser. These checks must be fully completed and verified before we are able to progress with your purchase.
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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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