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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · CM5 9EL
For saleReduced £25k (−2.8%) on 24 JunListed 225 days
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About
This impressive detached residence is set within the picturesque Ongar countryside, and offers spacious and versatile family accommodation.
The ground floor features an expansive open plan through lounge, beautifully arranged to create distinct living and dining areas, divided by a striking feature fireplace.
The living room sits to the front of the property, while the dining area to the rear benefits from double doors opening directly onto the garden, creating an ideal setting for entertaining and indoor outdoor living.
A further set of double doors leads into an additional reception room with its own garden access and convenient connection to the kitchen, offering flexible use as a family room, snug, or playroom.
The property boasts a generously sized kitchen and breakfast room, offering ample space for cooking and preparing meals.
A separate utility room provides practical space, with internal access to the garage, alongside a convenient ground floor WC.
To the first floor, the primary bedroom enjoys the luxury of a private en suite bathroom. There are five further versatile bedrooms, one of which is currently arranged as a home office.
A contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a spacious patio and lawned garden bordered by mature shrubs, offering privacy and a peaceful setting.
Side gate access leads to the front of the property, where a carriage driveway provides ample parking in addition to the integral garage.
This exceptional home combines countryside tranquillity with generous living space, ideal for modern family life.
Located in Ongar, with the picturesque Essex Countryside, this location could be ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
The local town offers good amenities such as supermarkets and independent shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst nearby green spaces like the famous Epping Forest provide leisure opportunities.
Good road links can be found via the A414 which connects to the M11 and M25, additionally Epping's Central Line station is within the surrounding area. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
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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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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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