Summary - 4 TIPPETT CLOSE COLCHESTER CO4 3UJ
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Flexible four-bed home near station and university, ripe for refurbishment.
Chain free and ready for quick sale
Excellent access to Hythe station and University of Essex
Generous rear garden with decking and lawn
Off-street parking and mid-terrace convenience
Approx 1,021 sq ft; single bathroom only
Located in high-crime, deprived area — consider tenant profile
Cavity walls likely uninsulated; energy improvements possible
1950s/60s build; some modernisation and maintenance expected
Offered chain-free, this mid-terrace 1950s/60s home sits minutes from Hythe station and the University of Essex — a strong location for rental demand. The house provides flexible living: a ground-floor room suitable as a bedroom or office, three first-floor bedrooms, a sizeable lounge/diner and a kitchen. A generous rear garden and off-street parking add curb appeal and tenant comfort.
The property is compact (approx. 1,021 sq ft) and best suited to buyers targeting rental income or refurbishment to increase value. It has double glazing and a gas boiler with radiators, and holds an EPC C rating. There is scope to modernise finishes and improve energy performance (cavity walls assumed uninsulated), which could boost returns and appeal to longer-term tenants or students.
Buyers should note material local factors plainly: the area shows higher crime and general deprivation indicators, and the neighbourhood includes a substantial student and transitional-population element. The house has one family bathroom and a small plot size; some updating is likely required to achieve premium rents. Council tax is low, and transport links are excellent for commuters to Colchester and London.
For investor purchasers or those wanting a project near major local employers and the university, the combination of no onward chain, parking, outside space and location presents clear potential. Be realistic about refurbishment costs and the local market profile when calculating yield and exit strategy.
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