2-bedroom bungalow · CO13 0QW
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About
An older style semi-detached brick-built bungalow situated in the semi-rural village of Kirby Cross, close to all local amenities including shops, bus and rail services for Colchester and London.
The property requires some modernisation but with its secluded south facing rear garden and being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN, early viewing is advised.
ENTRANCE PORCH Enclosed porch with double glazed door leading to entrance hall. ENTRANCE HALL L-shaped hallway. Access to loft with loft ladder. Power points. LOUNGE 14’10” x 12’7”.
Gas fire with tiled surround. Two radiators. Power points. TV aerial point. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. KITCHEN 10’9” x 9’1”.
Single drainer sink unit, 1½ bowls with cupboards under. Worktop with cupboards and drawers under. Matching wall cabinets. Gas boiler for domestic hot water and central heating.
Cupboard with lagged copper cylinder and immersion heater. Double radiator. Power points. Double glazed window and door leading to conservatory. CONSERVATORY 11’9” x 7’. Radiator. Power points.
Double glazed window and sliding patio doors leading to rear garden. BEDROOM 1 12’6” x 12’4”. Double radiator. Power points. Double glazed window to front. BEDROOM 2 10’9” x 9’. Double radiator.
Power points. Double glazed window to front. WET ROOM/W.C. Electric shower with seat and curtain. Low level w.c. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Double glazed window to side. OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN Laid to lawn with flower borders. Large concrete drive leading to the side of the bungalow and garage. REAR GARDEN Secluded south facing rear garden.
Laid to lawn with flower borders, beds and shrubs. Shed. Patio area. GARAGE Brick-built garage with Electric up-and-over door. Light and power.
SERVICES We understand from the Vendor that all services are connected. COUNCIL TAX BAND C.
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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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