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About
Guide Price: £400,000 - £425,000.
Nestled in the charming and highly desirable village of Layer-de-la-Haye, just south of Colchester, this extended four-bedroom, two bathroom semi-detached residence presents an ideal opportunity for families seeking both space and convenience.
This picturesque village offers a strong sense of community, complete with a well-regarded local primary school, a fully serviced doctors’ surgery, and two welcoming public houses.
For broader amenities, Colchester’s vibrant city centre is only a short drive away, providing an extensive array of retail outlets, leisure facilities, and Colchester railway station with direct links to London Liverpool Street-perfect for commuters.
This well-maintained home offers generously proportioned and flexible living accommodation across two floors.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the property.
The ground floor features a comfortable lounge, a bright and open-plan kitchen/dining area perfect for family meals and entertaining, a practical utility room, and a versatile ground floor bedroom complete with an adjoining wet room-ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts three additional well-proportioned bedrooms along with a modern family bathroom, all tastefully decorated and ready to move into.
Externally, the property continues to impress. The rear garden is fully enclosed and designed for low-maintenance living, offering a safe space for children to play or for enjoying outdoor relaxation.
To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking and featuring an electric Ohme car charging point.
This home successfully combines village lifestyle with modern convenience, offering space, comfort, and practical features in a prime location.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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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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About 84, Old Forge Road, Colchester
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