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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · PE27 4TG
For saleListed 187 days
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About
Nestled in the highly desirable village of Holywell, Orchard Cottage provides convenient access to Cambridge, Holywell Primary School, a charming village pub/restaurant, and local amenities.
This stunning residence boasts meticulously presented living spaces spanning approximately 3000 square feet on a generous plot just short of an acre.
The residence features a well-designed layout, including a welcoming sitting room that seamlessly transitions into the sunroom, providing an abundance of bright and spacious living.
Additional living spaces include a family room, a generously sized kitchen/diner, a practical utility room, and five bedrooms with a dressing area and en-suite in bedroom one, as well as an en-suite in the guest bedroom, a family bathroom, an office, and a convenient storeroom.
Amenities include a recently refitted kitchen, double-glazing for enhanced energy efficiency, and oil-fired heating.
Notably, the property is equipped with solar panels, contributing to sustainable energy practices and further enhancing energy efficiency.
The south-facing garden bathes the property in sunlight, creating an eco-friendly and energy-efficient environment.
There is a carport, and a contemporary balcony area offering a delightful space for outside dining or entertaining while enjoying stunning panoramic views.
Solar Panels provide an additional benefit in purchasing this property, creating a surplus income of £1800 per year. Council Tax Band E. Huntingdon District Council.
These details are subject to approval. BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID.
There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Thomas Morris. SIS240020/
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.
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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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