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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CO7 7PZ
Listing removedListed 235 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Situated in the heart of Ardleigh and within walking distance of the primary school, this four-bedroomed detached family home offers accommodation comprising living room, dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, main bedroom with ensuite shower room, three further bedrooms and family bathroom.
The property also benefits from off-road parking, garage and gardens.
Entrance Hall 11' 4" x 6' 5" Living Room 15' 5" x 10' 5" Dining Room 11' 4" x 8' 5" Kitchen/Breakfast Room 20' 10" x 11' 3" Utility Room 7' 7" x 5' 1" Cloakroom 5' 6" x 3' 8" Landing 17' 8" x 6' 3" Main Bedroom 10' 10" x 9' 11" Ensuite 6' 3" x 5' 0" Bedroom 13' 4" x 8' 6" Bedroom 9' 10" x 7' 10" Bedroom 9' 10" x 8' 9" Family Bathroom 6' 10" x 5' 6" Garage 20' 4" x 10' 9" Agents Note Property is sold as seen with all remaining chattels, including the car on the driveway.
Charges We understand there is an annual freehold management fee of £192.23 for 2025. Services We understand mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Broadband and Mobile Availability Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker.
Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband availability.
Mobile: At time of writing, it is likely there is: Good outdoor EE mobile availability Good indoor and outdoor O2 and Vodafone mobile availability Variable outdoor Three mobile availability
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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 Ingrams Piece, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7
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