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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM5 9LD
Sold STCListed 337 days
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About
A most charming 17th century Grade II listed cottage having been sympathetically modernised yet retaining it's original charm and character.
Located in this unique setting close to Greensted church reputed to be the oldest wooden Church in the world.
The property also features a converted barn comprising of entertainment room gymnasium and store room which we feel could be converted to an annexe subject to normal planning permission ENTRANCE HALL: FITTED KITCHEN: 4.62m x 3.78m (15'2" x 12'5") SITTING ROOM: 4.57m x 3.35m (15' x 11') DINING ROOM: 3.00m x 2.44m (9'10" x 8') CLOAKROOM: MASTER BEDROOM: 3.66m x 3.40m (12' x 11'2") ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: BEDROOM TWO: 3.78m x 3.51m (12'5" x 11'6") BEDROOM THREE: 3.23m x 2.74m (10'7" x 9') EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: BEDROOM FOUR/BATHROOM: 3.05m x 2.95m (10' x 9'8") NEWLY CONVERTED BARN WHICH COMPRISES OF: ENTERTAINMENTS ROOM: 6.60m x 3.78m (21'8" x 12'5") GYMNASIUM: 3.76m x 3.71m (12'4" x 12'2") ADJOINING STORE: 3.78m x 3.05m (12'5" x 10') LOVELY MATURE GARDENS: EXTENSIVE PARKING:
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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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