Summary - 1 Ophir Road, Brightlingsea CO7 0GZ
2 bed 1 bath House
Compact, characterful home close to marina and town centre convenience.
Victorian two-bedroom house with period features and high ceilings
Two reception rooms; one room benefits from a working open fire
Private paved courtyard garden with direct access to a garage
Small plot and modest room sizes typical for town properties
Ground-floor shower room plus separate first-floor WC for convenience
Built of solid brick; no known wall insulation—may need upgrading
Double glazing and gas central heating present; install dates unknown
Area walkable to marina and town centre; reported above-average crime
This compact two-bedroom Victorian house in Lower Brightlingsea offers immediate character and convenience. Two reception rooms, one with a working open fire, plus stripped pine doors and high ceilings give the home a warm, period feel. A garage with direct access from the bottom of the private courtyard garden is an uncommon and practical benefit in this location.
The layout suits first-time buyers, couples or small families: lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground-floor shower room and an additional WC on the first floor. The paved, low-maintenance rear courtyard is private but small—ideal for alfresco seating and pots rather than large lawns. The property is only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, shops, marina and waterfront, making day-to-day life and leisure very accessible.
Practical points to note: the house is built of solid brick with no known wall insulation and glazing installation dates are unknown, so upgrading insulation could be needed to improve comfort and efficiency. Crime levels in the area are reported above average, and internal rooms are small-to-average in scale. Overall this is a characterful, affordable freehold home with good local amenities and clear potential for modest modernisation.
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