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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · RG7 1QX
Listing removedReduced £30k (−4.3%) on 21 JunListed 241 days
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Property Description Charming home with a one-bedroom, one-bath self-contained annexe.
Welcoming reception, spacious kitchen with integrated white goods, French doors opening onto a secluded patio garden, separate utility, study, three upstairs bedrooms, family bathroom, and driveway for 3–4 cars.
No onward chain. Property Details Step into this charming home, brimming with character and warmth, complete with a one-bedroom, one-bathroom self-contained annexe.
Full of potential, this property has been thoughtfully maintained and was previously tenanted, offering a versatile layout that can adapt to a family home, guest accommodation, or an income-generating space.
The ground floor of the main house greets you with a welcoming reception room, a cozy and inviting space perfect for relaxing, hosting friends, or enjoying quiet evenings.
From here, you move into a spacious kitchen and dining area fitted with integrated white goods, where everyday life feels effortless.
French patio doors lead out onto a sun-drenched patio in a secluded back garden, offering a private retreat for alfresco dining, morning coffee, or peaceful relaxation.
A separate utility room adds practical convenience, keeping household chores neatly tucked away.
The self-contained annexe provides a generous bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a bathroom, and a separate WC, ideal for guests, family, or as a rental opportunity, giving both independence and privacy.
A versatile study in the main house adds further flexibility, perfect for a home office or hobby space.
Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms provide comfort and adaptability, complemented by a family bathroom. Outside, a driveway accommodates 3–4 cars, ensuring plenty of parking for family and visitors.
With no onward chain, this property is ready to move into and make your own.
Full of character, practical features, and a welcoming layout, it’s more than just a house-it’s a home with heart, offering a lifestyle of comfort, flexibility, and opportunity.
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Video content and other marketing materials shown are believed to fairly represent the property at the time they were created. Property reference 6112184
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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.
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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