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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · CM7 3QL
Sold STCListed 173 days
Opportunity summary
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About
The property is ideally located directly opposite Braintree Station, providing convenient access to London Liverpool Street, Witham and Braintree Freeport, making it particularly well suited to commuters, first-time buyers and investors alike.
The accommodation is well proportioned throughout and offers clear potential for cosmetic improvement, allowing a buyer to modernise and add value over time.
The property includes a good size kitchen, a comfortable living space and direct access to a private rear garden.
Upstairs, the property benefits from two double bedrooms, both of good size, along with a family bathroom. To the rear, there is an allocated parking space, adding further day-to-day convenience.
From an investment perspective, the property is expected to achieve in the region of £1,400pcm, offering an attractive gross yield of approximately 6.1% at the guide price.
The property is within easy reach of Braintree Town Centre, which offers a range of amenities including Sainsbury's, Boots, B&M, Vision Express, Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Braintree Library and a selection of local schools, all within walking distance.
Braintree is a historic market town in Essex offering modern and rural charm, popular with families and commuters for it's great schools and direct rail links providing easy access to Chelmsford, Colchester, London Liverpool Street.
Popular attractions include Great Notley Country Park (featuring high ropes course), Flitch Way biking trail, Cressing Temple, Braintree District Museum and Blake House Craft Centre.
The town features traditional high street shops, the George Yard covered shopping centre, a large Braintree Village outlet and a monthly street market. Call us today to book your viewing appointment!
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.
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.
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About Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7
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