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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · MK45 3QH
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About
A four-bedroom detached family home in need of complete modernisation situated in a quiet close in the highly desirable village of Haynes.
The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance porch, hall, cloakroom, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, landing, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside is a driveway, single integral garage and front garden and rear gardens. The property also has Upvc double glazing and a oil to radiator heating (not currently working).
Haynes village is situated between Bedford and Hitchin and lies between the A600 Bedford to Hitchin Road and the A6 Bedford to Luton road.
The village has a local shop, a public house, Church (at nearby Church End Haynes) and Lower School. The renowned Harpur Trust Schools are available in Bedford.
There is an excellent rail service from Bedford to Londons St. Pancras International Station (about 40 minutes) and from Hitchin to Londons Kings Cross Station (about 30 minutes).
Council Tax: Band E EPC Rating: E Tenure: Freehold
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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.
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