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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · SS2 6QZ
Sold STCListed 261 days
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About
** Guide Price £300,000 - £325,000 ** Shore are privileged with instruction to market this good sized semi-detached bungalow located on the ever popular Manners Way estate situated close to train links into London and within easy access to Southend City Centre.
The property benefits from a large open plan lounge diner which overlooks the rear garden, three piece shower room, shaker style kitchen and the added advantage of off street parking and garage.
The property is in need of some modernisation but offers huge potential to turn into your dream bungalow.
Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold Entrance Porchway Entrance door giving access into entrance porchway. High level lipped skirting. Textured ceiling.
Further doorway into; Entrance Hall w: 13' 6" x l: 2' 8" (w: 4.11m x l: 0.81m) Radiator. High level lipped skirting. Coving to textured ceiling. Floor to ceiling cupboard space.
Doors off to; Bedroom One w: 11' 9" x l: 12' 3" (w: 3.58m x l: 3.73m) uPVC double glazed bay window to front. Double banked radiator. High level lipped skirting. Coving to ceiling.
Bedroom Two w: 7' 10" x l: 10' 5" (w: 2.39m x l: 3.18m) uPVC double glazed window to front. Double banked radiator. High level lipped skirting. Coving to ceiling.
Kitchen w: 9' 6" x l: 6' 7" (w: 2.9m x l: 2.01m) uPVC double glazed door opening to side with uPVC double glazed window adjacent.
The kitchen has been fitted with a range of shaker style base and eye level units with granite effect rolled edge work surfaces.
One and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit inset wit mixer taps over. Integrated brush steel electric oven with independent gas hob and extractor canopy over.
Plumbing and drainage for automatic washing machine. Integrated fridge freezer. Tile effect flooring. Smooth plaster ceiling.
Shower Room w: 5' 3" x l: 7' 5" (w: 1.6m x l: 2.26m) Obscure uPVC double glazed window to side. Three piece suite comprising wall mounted electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin.
Close coupled WC. Double banked radiator. 'Xpelair' electric extractor fan. Full tiling to walls. Loft hatch providing access to roof space. Smooth plaster ceiling.
Lounge / Diner w: 14' 5" x l: 20' 3" (w: 4.39m x l: 6.17m) uPVC double glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden with further uPVC double glazed window to rear. Two radiators.
Feature fireplace with fire inset. High level lipped skirting. Coving to smooth plaster ceiling.
Externally The rear garden commences with a paved patio area which leads to the remainder of the garden which has been mainly laid to lawn with established flower and shrub boarders.
Double gates giving rear access to the property. Gate giving side access to the front of the property. Access to detached garage approached via up and over door with courtesy door to side.
The front of the property has been laid to crazy paving with footpath leading to entrance door. Walled front boundary. Garage
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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