Summary - 6 THE SQUARE WEST MERSEA COLCHESTER CO5 8LG
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Two-bedroom detached plot near the beach — renovation opportunity with gardens and driveway.
Chain free freehold; few hundred yards from the beach
Driveway for up to three cars; decent plot with wraparound gardens
Vintage wheeled caravan and timber outbuilding provide extra space
Two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner and sun room
Built pre-1900 on solid brick walls; likely no wall insulation
Electric storage heating and secondary glazing — energy upgrades needed
Needs renovation throughout; cosmetic and system improvements required
Slow broadband and average mobile signal; not ideal for heavy remote working
A rare seaside plot with genuine character and scope for improvement, this two-bedroom detached home sits within a few hundred yards of the beach on Mersea Island. The house benefits from substantial front, side and rear gardens, a gravel driveway with space for up to three cars, a timber outbuilding, brick shed and a vintage wheeled caravan that has been used as additional accommodation. Offered chain free and freehold, the property suits someone wanting immediate beach access and outdoor space.
The interior offers three reception areas including a large lounge, a country-style kitchen/diner and a sun room with garden outlooks. Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms provide comfortable room sizes for full-time living or a holiday base. Key building details to note: the home is older construction (pre-1900 core/solid brick), currently heated by electric storage heaters with secondary glazing, and walls are likely uninsulated — so energy performance will need attention.
This is a renovation opportunity rather than a turnkey purchase. Cosmetic updating, insulation and heating improvements are practical upgrades that will add value and reduce ongoing costs. Slow broadband and average mobile signal may affect remote working; local area amenities and good primary schools are nearby. For downsizers, weekenders or investors seeking a quirky coastal property with broad scope, the plot, location and chain-free status make this an attractive proposition — provided you plan for works.
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