3-bedroom semi-detached house · SS2 5AR
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About
A good size three bedroom, three reception room semi detached character house situated in a central and convenient location, close to Southend city centre, local shops and transport links.
HOLDING DEPOSIT One week's rent COUNCIL TAX C band, Southend council EPC RATING D rating, valid until 1st July 2030 PHOTOGRAPHY Please note photos were taken 2026 LOCATION What three words ///novel.float.maps Entrance Hall Approached via UPVC front door with inset obscured glazed panel.
Stairs rising to floor rooms. Doors lead off to ground floor rooms. Wall mounted radiator. Understairs storage cupboard housing utilities. Wood effect laminate flooring. High level skirting.
Feature dado rail. Ornate coving to smooth plastered ceiling. Lounge 14' 2" x 12' 4" (4.32m x 3.76m) into bay. Large UPVC double glazed bay window unit to front. Wall mounted radiator.
Original feature fireplace with wooden mantle, tiled hearth, inset cast iron fireplace. Wood effect laminate flooring. High level skirting.
Ornate coving to smooth plastered ceiling with decorative ceiling rose. Recessed LED lighting.
Dining Room 10' 11" x 10' 2" (3.33m x 3.1m) Double glazed French doors to rear opening to rear garden. Wall mounted radiator. Feature fireplace with wooden mantle, inset fire with tiled insert.
Wood effect laminate flooring. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with decorative ceiling rose.
Breakfast Room 11' 1" x 9' 9" (3.38m x 2.97m) Double glazed window to side Wal mounted radiator. Wood effect laminate flooring. High level skirting.
Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.
Door to rear provides access to the: Kitchen 9' 8" x 9' 4" (2.95m x 2.84m) UPVC double glazed French door to rear opening to rear garden with double glazed window to rear and to side.
Kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye level high gloss cabinets incorporating a rolled edge working surface. Inset four burner gas hob with extractor hood above.
Integrated electric fan assist oven. Inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for free standing fridge/freezer.
Tiled splashbacks. Cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler. Wall mounted radiator. Tiled effect vinyl flooring. High level skirting.
Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. First Floor Landing Doors lead off to all rooms. High level skirting. Feature dado rail.
Bedroom One 15' 11" x 11' 11" (4.85m x 3.63m) Two UPVC double glazed windows to front. Wall mounted radiator. Feature fireplace with wooden mantle. High level skirting. Feature dado rail.
Coved ceiling. Bedroom Two 11' 1" x 10' 4" (3.38m x 3.15m) Double glazed window to rear overlooking rear garden. Wall mounted radiator. Original cast iron feature fireplace.
High level skirting. Coved ceiling. Bedroom Three 8' 6" x 6' 10" (2.6m x 2.08m) UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking rear garden. Wall mounted radiator Two storage cupboards.
Wood effect laminate flooring. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Shower Room UPVC double obscured glazed window to side.
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath and enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer, adjustable showerhead and glass shower screen.
Wall mounted radiator. Tiled effect vinyl flooring. Tiled walls. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Ceiling mounted extractor fan.
Rear Garden The property benefits from a good size garden to rear with large paved patio area to the rear of the property with further raised patio area to rear. Central section laid to lawn.
Access gate to side. Frontage The front of the property is laid to block paving with access to side.
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.
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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About Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2
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