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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CO3 4RD
Sold STCListed 135 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Saxons are delighted to offer a rare opportunity to acquire this unique period property located at the end of no through road to the South West of Colchester.
This character filled detached property offers spacious family accommodation and resides on a generous size plot.
Only with full viewing can the accommodation, features and location on offer be fully appreciated.
Entrance door to: Boot Room Window to side aspect, door to: Entrance Hall Exposed beams and brick work, feature built in window seat.
window to rear aspect, opening to: Kitchen/Diner Exposed beams, range of eye level units with matching cupboards and drawers below, built in induction hob and integral double eye level oven, space and plumbing for appliances, sink with drainer and mixer tap, fitted work surfaces, radiator, window to side aspect, windows and patio doors to rear aspect.
Snug Exposed beams, radiator, window to front aspect, door to kitchen/diner, opening to; Living Room Exposed beams, impressive feature inglenook style fireplace with log burner, cast iron radiator, window to front aspect, door to stairs rising to first floor accommodation, opening to; Inner Lobby/Study Exposed beams, opening to 2nd Reception Room Exposed beams, window to front aspect.
First Floor Accommodation Landing Exposed Beams, doors to: Bedroom One Exposed beams, window to side aspect, opening to dressing room, door to; En-Suite Fully tiled shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, extractor fan, window to side aspect.
Dressing Room Window to side aspect. Bedroom Two Exposed beams, built in double wardrobe, radiator, window to front and side aspects. Bedroom Three Exposed beams, radiator, window to rear aspect.
Family Bathroom White suite comprises panel bath with mixer tap, low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, radiator, window to rear aspect.
Outside & Gardens The property is approached via double wooden gates and immediately opens in to the large forecourt offering off road parking for numerous vehicles.
The detached garages is accessed directly from the forecourt and has power and light connected.
There is a raised lawn area with mature trees and shrubs which borders the path leading to the front door. This path continues to the side of the property and opens into a good size block paved area.
From here, there is a generous size lawn garden with established tree, shrub and flower borders which leads to a detached studio/workshop.
The patio area continues to the rear of the property offering further secluded garden areas with an attractive pergola.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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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.
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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 Pond Chase, Colchester, Essex
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