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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CM14 4XF
Listing removedListed 115 days
Opportunity summary
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About
A well-presented one-bedroom first floor apartment, ideally situated in a quiet corner of this popular development overlooking the attractive communal gardens.
The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious lounge/dining room, a fitted kitchen, a modern bathroom with shower, and a generous double bedroom.
The property has recently been redecorated throughout, offering a fresh and neutral interior ready for immediate occupation.
Further benefits include one allocated parking space and well-maintained communal grounds.
Conveniently located, the property is approximately 0.5 miles from Brentwood High Street, offering an excellent selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.
Brentwood Railway Station is around 0.8 miles away, providing regular Elizabeth line and Greater Anglia services into London Liverpool Street and beyond, making it an ideal choice for commuters.
There are also local bus services within a short walk, along with excellent road links via the A12 and M25.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Leasehold Council Tax Band B Annual Ground Rent No ground rent Ground Rent Review Period No review period Annual Service Charge £1,400.00 Service Charge Review Period No review period Lease End Date 01/01/2979 Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
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