Summary - 48 46 Elmstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3AA CO4 3AA
3 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Vacant project with large garden near transport and local amenities.
- Vacant three-bedroom detached bungalow on a large plot
- Sold by public auction; guide price £210,000+ and legal pack available
- Buyers’ premium £1,200 and admin fee £1,500 payable to auctioneer
- Requires modernization throughout; dated interiors and systems likely
- EPC rating D; mains gas boiler and radiators in place
- Medium flooding risk; check flood reports and insurance costs
- Area has high crime and local deprivation; consider security measures
- Freehold title; potential for extension subject to planning
A vacant three-bedroom detached bungalow on a large plot, offered for sale by public auction. The property sits on Elmstead Road close to local shops, bus routes and Hythe rail station, with Old Heath Recreation Ground nearby. Constructed c.1930–1949, the house retains traditional features but requires updating throughout.
This is a clear opportunity for an investor or buyer prepared to refurbish. The bungalow has a reception room, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a bathroom arranged on one level (approximately 98 sqm / 1,056 sqft). Services include mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators and double glazing (installation date unknown). EPC rating D.
Material points to note: the area records high crime and deprivation levels and the property has a medium flooding risk. It will be sold at auction with a guide price of £210,000+, plus a buyers’ premium of £1,200 (inc. VAT) and an additional buyer’s admin fee of £1,500 (inc. VAT). The sale is a public notice/repossession and the house is vacant, which simplifies access but means buyers must check legal documents closely.
For an investor or hands-on buyer this bungalow offers refurbishment potential, a large plot for extension or landscaping (subject to consents), and proximity to local transport and schools. Short-term costs and risks include required modernization, potential security concerns given local crime levels, and flood-mitigation considerations.
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