Summary - 15 MERSEA ROAD COLCHESTER CO2 7EX
5 bed 2 bath Terraced
High-yield opportunity minutes from the station with flexible occupancy and garden space.
Five double bedrooms with one en-suite and communal shower room
Licensed HMO, flexible vacant possession or tenant in situ
Walkable to Colchester mainline station and city centre
Good-sized kitchen and communal living room for tenants
Rear garden enclosed but overgrown; needs landscaping
Solid brick Victorian build; likely no wall insulation
Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas central heating
Local area has higher crime levels; consider security measures
This mid-terrace five-bedroom HMO on Mersea Road offers a central Colchester location and flexible occupancy options — vacant possession or tenant in situ. The layout includes five double bedrooms, one en-suite and a communal shower room, plus a good-sized kitchen and communal living room. The property is fully licensed for HMO use and sits within walking distance of the mainline train station and city centre, making it attractive to students and professionals.
The house benefits from double glazing installed after 2002 and mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators. A secluded, enclosed rear garden provides outdoor space, though it is currently overgrown and will need tidying or refurbishment. The solid brick Victorian build gives character but likely has little wall insulation, so buyers should factor potential upgrade costs for energy efficiency.
This location suits investors seeking rental demand from nearby universities and commuters, as well as owner-occupiers wanting flexible rooming arrangements or part-income use. Material considerations include the neighbourhood’s higher crime indicators and the garden and external areas requiring maintenance. The property’s traditional layout and room sizes give scope for straightforward reconfiguration or cosmetic improvement to increase rental appeal or resale value.
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