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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CR5 1LG
Sold STCListed 26 days
Opportunity summary
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About
This three bedroom semi-detached property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home with potential, situated in a highly desirable location renowned for its fantastic local schools.
The spacious interior features an open plan living dining room, offering versatility for family life and entertaining.
Each of the three bedrooms is well-proportioned, providing comfortable accommodation for families or those in need of additional space for home working.
The property benefits from a driveway and garage, ensuring ample parking and storage solutions.
While in need of modernisation, this home provides the perfect canvas for buyers wishing to personalise and add value, with clear potential to extend (subject to the necessary planning permissions).
The layout and generous proportions throughout the property make it ideal for those looking to create a contemporary family home tailored to their specific requirements.
The garden further enhances the property's appeal, offering space that could be adapted to create a home office or games room, subject to the necessary planning permission.
The driveway also offers suitability for electric vehicle charging, adding further convenience for modern family living.
With excellent amenities, transport links, and highly regarded schools nearby, this property combines convenience with the promise of a rewarding project.
Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the scope and possibilities offered by this exciting opportunity.
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Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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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