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About
**£240,000 - £260,000** Located in the sought after village of Great Leighs, this attractive two double bedroom coach house offers generous and well maintained accommodation in a peaceful residential setting.
Combining modern living with practical features, the property is ideal for first time buyers, professionals or those seeking an excellent investment opportunity.
The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious lounge/dining room, providing the perfect space to relax or entertain, alongside a fitted kitchen with ample storage and worktop space.
There are two well proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the layout designed to maximise both comfort and functionality.
A particular feature of the property is the private rear garden, an uncommon benefit for a coach house, offering an ideal outdoor space for entertaining, gardening or simply unwinding.
The home also benefits from a private driveway leading to a single garage, providing secure parking and additional storage.
Great Leighs is one of Essex's most desirable villages, offering a welcoming community, local amenities, well regarded schools and picturesque countryside walks.
Chelmsford City Centre is approximately 7 miles away, providing an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes.
Excellent road links via the A131, A120 and A12 make commuting throughout Essex and beyond straightforward.
This superb home offers an excellent balance of village living and modern convenience, making it a fantastic choice for buyers looking for a move in ready property in a highly regarded location.
Entrance Hall Lounge/Diner 17'9" x 13'1" (5.40m x 3.99m) Kitchen Area 8'0" x 7'3" (2.45m x 2.20m) Bedroom 11'8" x 9'10" (3.56m x 3.00m) Bedroom Two 11'6" x 7'7" (3.50m x 2.30m) Bathroom 6'7" x 6'7" (2.00m x 2.00m) Garage 17'9" x 10'7" (5.40m x 3.22m) Agents Note Total Floor Area: 842 sq.ft.
(78.2 sq.m.) approx. Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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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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