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About
An individually built detached bungalow requiring extensive renovation, situated in a highly sought after location at Preston and set in substantial gardens offering excellent potential for enlargement with additional partly converted lower ground floor accommodation.
The Property An entrance hall with retractable ladder leads to two loft rooms with dormer window to the rear with potential for additional accommodation.
There are two front aspect bedrooms, coloured bathroom suite with bath and shower and a cloakroom/wc.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards with electric cooker, side access door and archway into a dining room.
From the dining room, open access leads into a rear aspect sitting room with stone fireplace surround and side doors opening onto a balcony which enjoys a south facing aspect with steps down to the garden.
There are a range of lower ground floor rooms which have been partially converted with potential for additional accommodation, accessed currently from an external door.
Outside A concrete drive to the front provides off road parking for several cars and leads to an attached garage with up and over door and housing a modern Viessmann gas fired boiler.
Double doors open to the rear access. The rear garden is a particular feature, enjoying a south facing aspect.
Immediately adjoining the rear is a paved sun terrace leading down to large lawned gardens stocked with an abundance of shrubs and trees.
There is a door at the rear of the property leading into a range of lower ground floor rooms which have been partially converted and offer excellent scope for additional accommodation.
Situation The property is situated on the outskirts of Weymouth in one of the area’s most popular locations.
It's just a short walk to the dog-friendly beaches at Bowleaze Cove, Preston and Overcombe where there are regular swimmers and a great spot for paddle boarding and kite surfing.
There are stunning, countryside walks towards the sw coast path within walking distance from the property at Furzy cliff on Bowleaze Coveway and to a choice of cafés overlooking the sea.
The wide range of local amenities is close by including a post office / general store, deli/off-licence, public houses and restaurants.
The Preston Road doctor's surgery and chemist are a short walk away at Chalbury corner.
The bustling and lively town centre is approximately 2 miles away with a comprehensive range of shopping and educational facilities.
Its golden sands have again been recognised with a prestigious Blue Flag award.
Weymouth has a picturesque inner harbour with continental style cafés, a number of boutiques, eateries and bars as well as sports facilities, cinema and theatre venues.
Weymouth and Portland boast excellent sailing and water sport facilities and is home to The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.
The resort is surrounded by beautiful, rolling countryside which can be explored by car or via the many excellent footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths.
There are areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty especially those along the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. The town also benefits from rail links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
Directions What3words///totally.pythons.galaxies Services All main services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. () Council Tax Band: G (Dorset Council Photos taken in August 2026
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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 29, Wyke Oliver Road, Weymouth
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