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Modern Two-Bedroom First Floor Apartment | Secure Entry | Communal Gardens | Vacant Possession Agent Reference: HR1200 Smithy Court, Smithy Lane, Much Hoole, PR4 4HJ — A light and spacious two-bedroom first floor apartment, set within a small and well-maintained block with secure intercom entry and communal gardens.
Overlooking the rear gardens, the apartment benefits from a peaceful position and comes with allocated parking plus visitors’ spaces.
The home features a bright open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. Leasehold with 999 years from 2007, this property offers long-term security and peace of mind.
Sold with vacant possession, making it ideal for first-time buyers or investors, with potential rental returns of up to £9,000 per year. To view, please quote HR1200 when calling to arrange.
Location Much Hoole is a welcoming village with excellent local amenities.
A convenience store sits opposite, while the popular Smithy Inn offers a relaxed spot for drinks, entertainment and live sport.
The village hall hosts regular community events, and a recreational park is just a 2-minute walk away.
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the Longton Nature Reserve just a 5-minute drive away, along with scenic walks and cycle routes nearby.
The area benefits from good transport links, with bus stops within walking distance, Preston city centre only 7 miles away, and Southport 14 miles away.
Families also appreciate the catchment for highly regarded Ofsted-rated schools. To view, please quote HR1200 when calling to arrange. Home and Area Report Introduction
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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.
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