Summary - 55 Essex Street NN2 6DR
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free Victorian terrace near the station — renovation project with rental potential.
Chain-free freehold Victorian mid-terrace, under 0.5 mile to railway station
Two double bedrooms, large bathroom, open-plan living and dining
Cellar and enclosed rear garden with borders and outside tap
Requires full modernisation; likely needs insulation and cosmetic overhaul
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; double glazing install date unknown
EPC rating D; mains gas boiler and radiator heating
Area shows deprivation and high local crime rates—consider rental risks
Very low council tax (Band A); excellent mobile and fast broadband speeds
This Victorian mid-terrace presents a straightforward purchase for a first-time buyer or investor looking for a renovation project. The property is chain-free, freehold and set under half a mile from the railway station, giving good connectivity for renters or commuters.
Inside are two double bedrooms, a large bathroom, open-plan living and dining, a cellar and a rear garden. The house totals about 754 sq ft and retains period features such as an arched red-brick doorway and sash-style windows; heating is mains gas with radiators and the EPC is D.
The home requires modernization throughout: cosmetic updating, likely insulation improvements to solid brick walls, and full refurbishment potential is present. The area shows signs of deprivation and higher local crime rates, so buyers should weigh location risks against rental demand from nearby private-renting new arrivals.
Practical positives include very low council tax (Band A), good mobile and broadband speeds, and no flooding risk. For investors, proximity to local amenities and the station supports lettability; for owner-occupiers this is an affordable entry with clear scope to add value through renovation.
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