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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · CM3 4AB
Sold STCListed 141 days
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About
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home on the highly sought-after Well Lane in the heart of Danbury Village.
Offering in excess of 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, this impressive residence provides outstanding flexibility for growing families, multi-generational living or those seeking extensive living and entertaining space.
The property boasts six reception rooms, a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area, home office, utility room, five bedrooms within the main house, and a fully self-contained one-bedroom annexe.
With significant integral storage and further potential for enhancement, subject to the necessary consents, this is a home that offers both immediate comfort and future possibilities.
The location is equally appealing, positioned just moments from Danbury's excellent village amenities.
Highly regarded Danbury Park Primary School, local nursery facilities, gym and shops are all within easy walking distance, while picturesque countryside walks, charming country pubs and popular restaurants can be enjoyed right from the doorstep.
Chelmsford city centre, renowned grammar schools, Maldon's historic waterfront and harbour, Sandon Park & Ride, Beaulieu Park Railway Station and convenient A12 access are all within easy reach.
The spacious accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall that immediately showcases the scale of the property.
The ground floor features six versatile reception rooms, including a formal lounge, separate dining room, garden room and home office, alongside a generous open-plan kitchen/dining room and utility room.
A ground floor WC, shower room and extensive integral storage further enhance the practicality of the home.
On the first floor, the impressive principal suite enjoys a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, while four further well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
The self-contained annexe benefits from its own open-plan kitchen/living space, bedroom and bathroom, making it ideal for relatives, guests or independent living.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous, unoverlooked rear garden featuring substantial patio areas and extensive lawn space.
Front and rear driveways provide ample parking for numerous vehicles, complemented by several garages offering excellent storage.
A property of this magnitude and flexibility in such a desirable village setting represents an increasingly rare opportunity.
Whether accommodating a growing family, multi-generational living or simply a desire for exceptional space, this remarkable home offers possibilities that are difficult to find elsewhere.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate the scale, layout and potential on offer, and to understand why homes of this calibre are so seldom available.
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Garden Large rear garden Parking - Garage There are 3 garages, 1 x double garage and 2 x single garages. The double garage is currently used as a storeroom.
One of the single garage is also sound-proofed and currently used as a music studio. Parking - Driveway Dedicated off road parking for numerous cars on front and rear driveways.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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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.
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