Summary - 188 GREENSTEAD ROAD COLCHESTER CO1 2SQ
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Affordable, well-connected starter home or rental in central Colchester.
- Compact footprint: approx. 405 sq ft, limited internal space
- Two reception rooms plus fitted galley kitchen
- Courtyard-style rear garden, low-maintenance seating area
- Freehold tenure with mains gas central heating
- Close to railway station, city centre, good transport links
- Area has high crime and higher deprivation — affects desirability
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; double glazing install date unknown
- Suitable for first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor
This compact two-bedroom semi-detached house on Greenstead Road is a practical entry-level purchase or a straightforward buy-to-let near Colchester city centre. At around 405 sq ft the layout is efficient: a lounge, separate dining room, fitted galley kitchen and two first-floor bedrooms with a four-piece bathroom. Transport links are strong — the railway station and town amenities are within easy reach, and mobile signal and broadband are both good.
The property shows period character externally and a modernised kitchen and bathroom internally, making it ready for immediate occupation. The courtyard-style rear garden is low-maintenance and useful for outdoor seating. For a first-time buyer this home offers an affordable footprint in a well-connected area; for an investor it offers simple lettable accommodation in a private-renting neighbourhood.
Buyers should be aware of a few material points. The overall internal size is small (circa 405 sq ft) so space is limited. The wider area records higher crime levels and greater deprivation, which will affect desirability and potentially rental yield or resale. The cavity walls are assumed to have no added insulation and the double glazing install date is unknown — upgrading insulation or windows could improve comfort and running costs.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The accommodation and layout offer clear scope for personalisation or minor refurbishments to increase value, particularly by improving thermal efficiency and interior storage.
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