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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · CB24 8GG
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About
A beautifully presented two bedroom retirement bungalow available to the over 60's which has been sympathetically improved by the current owners with new carpets and redecoration throughout.
The property extends to approximately 785sqft and further benefits from shared allocated parking and front and rear gardens.
Front Door Into: Entrance Hall Carpeted, with doormat inset, radiator, downlight, storage cupboard with shelving, access into various rooms.
Kitchen With tile effect laminate flooring, range of floor and wall units, integrated oven and 4 ring electric hob, stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, part tiled walls, upvc double glazed window overlooking front of the property, radiator, extractor fan.
Cupboard housing boiler.
Sitting Room Carpeted, with two radiators, downlight, wall lights, upvc dual aspect double glazed window overlooking both the side and rear of the property, upvc double glazed door also leading out onto rear garden.
Principal Bedroom Carpeted, radiator, upvc double glazed window overlooking front of the property, downlight, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving.
Bedroom 2 Carpeted, upvc double glazed window overlooking rear of the property, radiator, downlight.
Bathroom With wood effect laminate flooring, three piece suite comprising of walk-in tiled shower, low level w.c., wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator, downlight, extractor fan.
Outside The property is approached via brick paved driveway shared with Court Care Home leading to allocated parking spaces for the Close Care bungalow residents.
A pathway leads to a gate leading to front of the property. Pathway continues to gate to the rear garden.
Front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with borders containing a variety of shrubs and plants.
Pathway down the side of the property enclosed by concrete post and timber fencing, gravelled and access into the rear garden which has a terrace area perfect for outside seating.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and partially enclosed by timber fencing and hedging.
Agents Note Tenure - Leasehold Length of Lease - 98 Years Remaining Annual Ground Rent - £100 (£25 per quarter) Annual Service Charge - £3034.38 Service Charge Review Period - N/A
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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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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