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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CM1 1TF
Sold STCListed 276 days
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About
This older style semi detached house offers the perfect blend of traditional character and modern contemporary living set over three floors.
Inside, the ground floor has been extended to create a spacious open plan kitchen/family room, perfect for entertaining guests or spending quality time with family.
The ground floor also features a downstairs cloakroom/WC and a cozy lounge with a bay window. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
One of the stand out highlights of this property is the stunning loft conversion, creating a luxurious master bedroom with a stylish en suite shower room.
Outside, the property boasts a driveway to rear for two vehicles with an electric vehicle charger, as well as a garage for additional vehicle or storage space.
Coval Avenue is located in the heart of the vibrant City of Chelmsford and just a 0.4 mile walk of the railway station.
The High Street offers plenty of places to shop with access to High Chelmer, The Meadows and Bond Street shopping areas.
For nature lovers, the serene River Chelmer offers picturesque walking and cycling paths out towards the village of Writtle and in the other direction Chelmer Village, Boreham and beyond to Heybridge.
Chelmsford is also home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Entrance hall Cloakroom Lounge 3.76 m x 3.94 m (12'4" x 12'11") Kitchen/family room 7.62 m x 5.23 m (25'0" x 17'2") First floor Landing Bedroom 2 3.89 m x 3.12 m (12'9" x 10'3") Bedroom 3 3.40 m x 3.53 m (11'2" x 11'7") Bedroom 4 2.21 m x 2.26 m (7'3" x 7'5") Bathroom Second floor Master bedroom 4.70 m x 2.46 m (15'5" x 8'1") En suite shower room Outside Front garden Rear garden 6.71 m x 8.53 m (22'0" x 28'0") Timber garage 4.57 m x 2.74 m (15'0" x 9'0") Driveway Parking to rear for two vehicles with EV charger.
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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