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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO4 9FX
Sold STCListed 321 days
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About
Situated a short distance from the Gilberd secondary school and Highwoods country park is this well presented four bedroom, three reception room, detached family home with landscaped garden and double garage.
Entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor with storage under and radiator. A cloakroom with W.C, wash hand basin and a radiator.
The kitchen has a window to the front, sink unit inset to worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, matching range of eye level cupboards, space for a Range cooker with extractor over, integrated washing machine and fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher.
An opening to the stunning family room with two skylights and bi-folding doors to the garden. The living room has two windows to the front, two radiators and French doors to the family room.
The office has windows to the front and side and a radiator. The landing has windows to the rear and side, two radiators, storage cupboard, airing cupboard and loft access.
Bedroom one has windows to the front and side, radiator and a range of fitted wardrobes, storage and dressing table.
An en-suite has a shower, W.C, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail and storage cupboard. Bedroom two has windows to the front and side and a radiator.
Bedroom three has windows to both sides and a radiator. Bedroom four with a window to the side, radiator and built in wardrobes.
The family bathroom has an obscure window to the front, panel enclosed bath with shower over, W.C, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls.
Outside The south facing rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a large patio area, lawn with well stocked shrub and tree borders, a garden pond, service door to a double garage with power and light.
Location The property is located to the north of Colchester, a short distance of The Gilberd secondary school.
There is also straight forward access to the A12, mainline station as well as shops and amenities. Directions Please use the postcode CO4 9FX for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band - F Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - C Ref - COL240891/KID
Value & comps
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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.
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About Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4
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