3-bedroom detached house · SN1 3AQ
Sold STCListed 299 days
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About
Guide Price £425,000-£450,000 Occupying a corner plot position on the edge of the sought after Old Walcot area of Swindon.
This much improved and extended detached home, is beautifully presented throughout and features a stunning 23' x 22' Kitchen/Family/Dining Room with bi-fold doors leading into the Rear Garden.
Old Walcot is ideally positioned equally within walking distance of the Old Town and Town Centre, with the many amenities available, including coffee shops, restaurants and main Railway Station.
The well appointed accommodation includes; Storm Porch, impressive Hall with Oak flooring and bespoke staircase rising to Galleried Landing, Sitting Room with bay window, the stunning Kitchen/Family/Dining Room features a modern refitted Kitchen with Dekton worktops, Island unit, attractive tiled flooring and log burner.
There is also a large Utility Room and modern Shower Room, to the ground floor. To the first floor, Galleried Landing, Three Bedrooms and modern fitted Bathroom, with white three piece.
To the outside, there is a good sized enclosed landscaped Rear Garden with large patio area, opening to the lawn, with path to side leading to the rear with gated pedestrian access to the driveway, with parking for two cars and large storage shed.
The front garden is enclosed and landscaped with path leading to the Storm Porch, with stone chipped area and mature shrub and plant borders.
Further features include underfloor heating to the ground floor, PVCu Double Glazing and Gas Radiator Heating. Viewing recommended by the vendors Sole Agents, Richard James.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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About Drove Road, Old Walcot, Swindon, SN1
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