Studio flat · CO4 9RT
Listing removedListed 353 days
Opportunity summary
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About
** CASH BUYERS ONLY ** This studio apartment offers an excellent opportunity cash buyers looking for a refurbishment project.
Situated in the popular Highwoods area of North Colchester, the property requires full modernisation throughout, providing a blank canvas to create a smart rental investment or compact first home.
With 61 years remaining on the lease , this property is available to cash purchasers only.
Once renovated, it has the potential to generate a strong rental return thanks to its sought-after location, close to local amenities, shops, and transport links into Colchester town centre and beyond.
The apartment is offered with no onward chain, ensuring a smooth and swift purchase process.
Keys are available for immediate viewing, so prospective buyers can fully appreciate the potential this property holds. An ideal investment opportunity to add to your property portfolio.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, double storage cupboard Bathroom 5'7" x 6'3" Low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, wall mounted electric heater Lounge/Bedroom 17'11" x 11'5" Two double glazed windows, double storage cupboard, wall mounted electric heater Kitchen 9'10" x 5'7" Wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, worktops, space for appliances Parking Allocated parking space
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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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About Cotswold Court, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4
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