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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CO16 0NA
Sold STCListed 171 days
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About
An opportunity to purchase this extended two bedroom semi-detached cottage, situated on the outskirts of the very popular village of Thorpe-le-Soken.
The property is close to all local amenities, including shops, schools, bus and rail services for Colchester and London. COVERED PORCH Double glazed front door leading to Entrance Porch.
ENTRANCE PORCH Brick construction enclosed porch. Single glazed door leading Entrance Hall. ENTRANCE HALL LOUNGE 13’2” x 11’3” Attractive open fireplace with brick surround. Double radiator.
Power points. TV aerial point. Double glazed window to front. DINING ROOM 12’9” x 11’ Attractive open fireplace with brick surround. Double radiator. Storage cupboard. Double glazed window to side.
Door leading to Study / Office. STUDY / OFFICE 9’ x 8’6” Light and power. Door to Shower Room and access to Kitchen.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 13’ x 8’5” Stainless steel sink top, single drainer, with cupboards under. Worktop unit with cupboards and drawers under. Matching wall cabinets. Four ring gas hob.
Electric oven and cooker hood. Radiator. Power points. Plumbing for washing machine. UPVC double glazed window and door leading to rear garden. SHOWER ROOM / W.C.
Fitted shower cubicle with shower and screen. Vanity wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Chrome radiator. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan. Double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM 1 13’ x 10’8” Radiator. Power points. Built-in cupboard. Double glazed window to side. EN-SUITE BATHROOM / W.C. Freestanding oval bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.
Vanity wash hand basin. Low level W.C. Half panelling to walls. Cupboard housing gas boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. Chrome radiator. Double glazed window.
BEDROOM 2 13’ x 11’2” Radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. OUTSIDE REAR GARDEN Good size (approximately 75’) rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn. Shrubs and flower borders.
Small patio area. Outside brick storage shed. Further covered area. Outside tap. Side gate. FRONT GARDEN Gravelled frontage with flower borders. Concrete driveway with ample parking for 2/3 cars.
SERVICES We understand from the Vendor that all main services are connected. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with ROUSE ESTATE AGENTS.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - Rouse Estate Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all clients selling and prospective purchasers buying a property.
Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal.
The cost of these checks is £48 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
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