Summary - 172 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE COLCHESTER CO2 8BL
1 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Accessible single-storey home with garage and garden — ideal for downsizers or modernisers..
One-bedroom semi-detached bungalow with attached garage and driveway parking
Conservatory linking kitchen to rear garden and garage access
Large lounge with bay window and fitted bedroom wardrobes
Small, low-maintenance rear garden with patio and storage shed
Kitchen from 1980s — requires modernisation and potential reconfiguration
Freehold tenure; low council tax and fast broadband availability
Small plot and single bedroom limit extension and family use
Located in a very deprived area; crime rated average
This one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow on Mountbatten Drive offers single-storey living close to local shops, schools and regular bus routes into Colchester city centre. The layout includes a spacious lounge with bay window, bedroom with fitted wardrobes, kitchen opening into a conservatory, and direct internal access to a garage with power and lighting.
Outdoor space is low-maintenance: a small rear lawn, patio area and storage shed provide manageable gardening, while a driveway in front leads to the attached garage. Practical extras include fast broadband availability, excellent mobile signal and a low council tax band, making this property cost-efficient to run.
The bungalow will suit downsizers or buyers seeking a compact, accessible home with scope to modernise. The kitchen dates from the 1980s and would benefit from updating to improve layout and finish. The property sits in a very deprived area classification and crime is average; buyers should consider local social and amenity factors alongside the home's positives.
Freehold tenure and a garage are genuine value drivers, while the single bedroom and small plot limit family use and extension potential. Overall this is a straightforward, easy-care bungalow with clear renovation potential for someone wanting a modest, ground-floor home near Colchester amenities.
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