Summary - 135, HARWICH ROAD CO4 3DB
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Blank-canvas three-bed with long garden and clear renovation upside.
- Three bedrooms, one inter-connecting, flexible layout
- Two reception rooms plus ground-floor bathroom
- Approx. 100 ft rear garden with extension potential (subject to planning)
- Requires full refurbishment; visible damp and peeling paint
- Solid brick walls likely need insulation upgrades
- Freehold and no onward chain for a quicker sale
- Small overall size (c.754 sq ft); manageable renovation scope
- Area has above-average crime and higher local deprivation
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Harwich Road is a straightforward renovation project with strong upside for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The property offers two reception rooms, a ground-floor bathroom and an approx. 100 ft rear garden that creates clear potential for outdoor living or a rear extension (subject to planning).
The house is solid-brick, with mains gas central heating and double glazing (install date unknown). Several rooms show visible wear — peeling paint, damp marks and dated fixtures — so a programme of refurbishment is required throughout. The layout includes one inter-connecting bedroom, which may suit families or be adapted to create a different configuration.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, no onward chain and an address in North-East Colchester close to several ‘Good’ primary and secondary schools and local amenities. Drawbacks to factor into budget are the renovation requirement, possible wall insulation upgrades (solid brick), and the property’s location in a higher-crime and more deprived local area relative to the town average.
Presented as an entry-level project, the house is well suited to someone looking to add value through renovation, or an investor wanting a rental-ready asset after refurbishment. Its modest overall size (c.754 sq ft) makes it manageable to upgrade, while the long rear garden is an uncommon benefit for properties in this location.
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