Summary - 47 Rectory Road, Wivenhoe CO7 9ER
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Quiet town-fringe setting close to station, university and local amenities.
Three bedrooms with two reception rooms and a conservatory
Newly fitted roof and mains gas central heating (boiler and radiators)
Private enclosed rear garden with scope for landscaping or extension
Garage plus off-road parking for multiple vehicles
Approximately 905 sq ft; overall size described as average
Dated interior decor in places — requires modernisation to update
Single bathroom only — may be limiting for larger families
Freehold and chain free; built circa 1950–1966, filled cavity walls
A generous three-bedroom detached house on Rectory Road offering comfortable family living and clear potential for improvement. The property benefits from a newly fitted roof, gas central heating and a private enclosed rear garden, with garage and off-road parking for multiple vehicles. At about 905 sq ft, the layout includes two reception rooms plus a conservatory that extends ground-floor living space.
The home is well placed for daily life: within walking distance of the train station, the university campus and local leisure facilities, and close to primary and secondary schools rated Good to Outstanding. The area is very affluent with low crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — practical strengths for working families and those wanting reliable connections.
Some rooms retain mid-20th-century fixtures and dated decor and would benefit from modernisation to match the newly renovated elements. There is a single family bathroom and the property is an average overall size, which may limit extension potential without planning checks. The build dates to c.1950–1966 with filled cavity walls and double glazing (install date unknown).
Sold freehold and chain free, the house suits buyers wanting a ready-to-live-in roof and heating, combined with scope to personalise interiors and landscaping. Early viewing is recommended to assess the garden, garage and possibilities for updating the living areas.
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