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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO3 9EA
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About
Situated in the sought after location of Lexden, Harris + Wood are proud to present this spacious, detached family home.
Located in a secluded cul de sac, this property offers great access to the A12 and A120, alongside other amenities.
This well presented, family home offers an abundance of space in a sought after setting.
To the ground floor, you are entered by a spacious hallway, leading onto a cloakroom, lounge, open plan kitchen/diner and conservatory, offering a great amount of space for a growing family.
Upstairs, the property has four reasonably sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally is a well maintained rear garden, and garage and off road parking for several vehicles to the front.
Entrance Porch Entrance door, further door to: Entrance Hallway Doors leading off, stairs rising to the first floor landing Cloakroom Double glazed window, low level WC, wash hand basin Lounge 19' 0" x 11' 0" Double glazed bay window to front, double glazed window to side, radiator Kitchen/Dining Room 19' 1" x 12' 0" Double glazed window to rear, wall and base level units, sink and drainer with mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, space for appliances, understairs storage cupboard, radiator Conservatory 11' 0" x 9' 1" Double glazed windows and French doors leading out onto the rear garden First Floor Landing Doors leading off Principal Bedroom 11' 1" x 9' 1" Double glazed window to front, radiator Second Bedroom 10' x 10' Double glazed window to rear, radiator Third Bedroom 9' 1" x 8' 1" Double glazed window to rear, radiator Fourth Bedroom 8' 1" x 8' 1" Double glazed window to front, radiator Family Bathroom Double glazed window to side, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, laid to lawn Front of Property Garage and driveway providing off road parking
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.
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.
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About Firstore Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO3
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