3-bedroom house · CO7 8JH
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.5%) on 7 MarListed 265 days
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire this detached bungalow with a generous plot in need of some updating.
This three bedroom home is located in Thorrington to the east of Colchester and a short distance from Brightlingsea town centre.
Highlights include: 1/3 of an acre plot, generous frontage and rear garden along with three bedrooms, Kitchen/dining room, living room, pantry, conservatory, shower room & WC.
The property offers fantastic potential. Offered for sale with no onward chain. Entrance Porch With twin Upvc doors and glazed door leading to.
Entrance Hall doors leading to: Living Room 24' 0" x 13' 3" (7.32m x 4.04m) Double glazed windows to front, side and rear, fireplace, radiator, parquet flooring.
Kitchen/Diner 13' 4" x 11' 11" (4.06m x 3.63m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, range of kitchen units, laminate worktop, inset sink, space for cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer Pantry 8' 08" x 4' 5" (2.64m x 1.35m) Fitted shelving, window to side.
Conservatory 23' 4" x 6' 11" (7.11m x 2.11m) Double glazed windows to rear and sides, doors opening onto the rear garden, storage cupboard and access to WC. WC Low Level WC.
Bedroom 1 11' 07" x 10' 3" (3.53m x 3.12m) Double glazed window to front, radiator. Bedroom 2 14' 06" x 11' 6" (4.42m x 3.51m) Double glazed window to front, radiator.
Bedroom 3 9' 6" x 9' 2" (2.90m x 2.79m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Shower Room 6' 9" x 6' 3" (2.06m x 1.91m) Double glazed obscure window to rear, tiled floor and walls, low level WC, wash hand basin and shower enclosure.
Garage & Off Road Parking Ample off road parking to the front, garage with power, side access to the rear garden, retained by hedging.
Rear Garden A beautiful generous rear garden mainly laid to lawn, retained by fencing, mature shrubs and trees.
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 Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7
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