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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · E4 7PF
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About
Guide price £475,000 to £500,000 - This attractive two-bedroom terraced home is tucked away in a quiet position on leafy Hawkdene, right on the edge of Epping Forest, making it an ideal first-time buy or downsizing opportunity.
To the front, the property benefits from off-street parking for two vehicles.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway with useful understairs storage, a well-proportioned reception room featuring engineered oak flooring, and a semi open-plan, fully integrated kitchen to the rear.
A bright conservatory extends the living space and overlooks the sunny rear garden, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining.
The property also benefits from a Ground source heat pump and double glazing throughout.
Externally, the rear garden extends to approximately 80 feet and is predominantly laid to lawn, with mature, well-established planting providing a high degree of privacy.
There is also a useful shed/outbuilding. On the first floor, there are two well-sized bedrooms along with a modern three-piece family bathroom.
There is further potential to extend into the loft (subject to the usual permissions), as many neighbouring properties have done, offering scope to create an additional bedroom and bathroom.
Hawkdene enjoys a peaceful setting on the edge of the expansive green spaces of Epping Forest, while still being within easy reach of the amenities of North Chingford.
Regular local bus services provide convenient access to Station Road, with its excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants.
Chingford Station offers direct links to London Liverpool Street in approximately 30 minutes, with easy connections to the Victoria Line at Walthamstow Central in around 15 minutes.
The property also falls within the catchment area for a number of well-regarded schools, including Yardley Primary School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
Value & comps
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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.
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