Summary - 5 VIOLA WALK COLCHESTER CO4 3SN
3 bed 2 bath End of Terrace
Chain-free refurbishment project near university and commuter links.
Chain-free freehold three-bedroom end-of-terrace
Private enclosed rear garden, currently derelict and needs work
Compact overall size with small plot and compact rooms
Requires renovation and cosmetic updating throughout
Double glazing installed pre-2002; mains gas boiler and radiators
EPC rating D — upgrade potential to improve efficiency
High local crime rate and very deprived area classification
On-street parking only; close to buses and Colchester North station
This three-bedroom end-of-terrace on Viola Walk is a chain-free, freehold opportunity suited to first-time buyers or investors. The layout provides a front lounge, rear kitchen with adjoining dining/sun room, and three upstairs bedrooms. A private, enclosed rear garden and direct bus links to Colchester town centre and the University of Essex add practical appeal.
The property requires light to moderate renovation and cosmetic updating throughout; the rear garden is in derelict condition and will need work. The house has double glazing installed before 2002, mains gas central heating and an EPC rating of D — sensible improvements could enhance comfort and value.
Practical drawbacks are material: compact overall size and small plot, high local crime rates, and the property sits in a very deprived area classification. On-street parking only. These factors affect resale and rental positioning and should be considered alongside the purchase price.
For buyers looking to add value, this home offers solid bones from its mid-20th-century construction, good commuter access (Colchester North station nearby) and proximity to local schools and the University of Essex. Immediate possession is possible thanks to the chain-free status, letting flexible renovation plans be implemented quickly.
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