Summary - Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AA
1 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming one-bedroom Victorian semi near Colchester Town Station — chain free and auction sale.
Chain free one-bedroom Victorian semi with character features
Close walk to Colchester Town Station and city centre amenities
Private low-maintenance courtyard garden with side access
Freehold; approximately 465 sq ft, compact room sizes
Sold by auction — 56-day reservation/completion period applies
Buyer pays Reservation Fee 4.5% (min £6,600) and £349 info pack
Located in student/cosmopolitan neighbourhood — strong rental demand possible
Area flagged as very deprived; expect busier streets and mixed services
A unique one-bedroom Victorian semi in central Colchester, this compact home brings period character and practical city living within walking distance of the town centre and Colchester Town Station. The ground floor offers a bright living/dining room with a wood-burning stove, separate kitchen, and a modern bathroom. Upstairs, a light principal bedroom with a Velux window and generous eaves storage make efficient use of the footprint. Outside is a private, low-maintenance courtyard with side access.
This property is offered chain free and sold via the Modern Method of Auction, making it suitable for buyers ready to move quickly or investors seeking a straightforward purchase process. The house is freehold, approximately 465 sq ft, and presented in neutral condition with recent-looking floor finishes — minimal immediate works appear necessary, though rooms are compact and some light cosmetic updating may be wanted to personalise the space.
Important auction costs apply: a Buyer Information Pack fee of £349 and a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600) payable by the buyer. Bidders should check mortgage suitability with their lender before bidding and allow for the 56-day reservation/completion period.
The location is convenient for commuting and local amenities, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Note the neighbourhood classifications indicate a cosmopolitan, student-influenced area with a higher deprivation score; this can mean strong rental demand but also busier streets and mixed local services. Overall, the house suits a first-time buyer seeking a city-base with character, or an investor looking for a compact, lettable central property.
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