Summary - 26 THE CROSS WIVENHOE COLCHESTER CO7 9QL
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Cosy one-bed home with studio and central convenience.
End-terrace 18th-century cottage with strong period character
Compact footprint — approximately 431 sq ft, small rooms
Courtyard rear garden with studio and storage sheds
Requires renovation; budget needed for modernisation
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrade likely
Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas heating present
Freehold tenure; low flood risk and low local crime
Within walking distance of train station, shops and pubs
This compact end-terrace cottage dates from the 18th century and offers authentic period character throughout. Exposed beams, wattle-and-daub panels, wood floorboards and a red-brick fireplace with inset log burner create a cosy living space for a single occupant or couple.
The ground floor provides a lounge/diner, kitchen, lobby, shower room and a courtyard with a studio and sheds — useful as a home office or hobby space. The first floor houses a single bedroom; total internal area is approximately 431 sq ft, so rooms feel intentionally compact.
The house is freehold, double-glazed (fitted since 2002) and on mains gas with boiler and radiators. It sits in a very affluent, low-crime area within easy walking distance of shops, pubs and the train station, with excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — practical for commuting or remote working.
Practical drawbacks are clear: the property needs renovation, has solid brick walls likely without insulation, a very small plot and limited outlook due to close neighbouring buildings. Parking is on-street only. Buyers should allow budget for updating, potential insulation work and general refurbishment to modern standards.
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