Summary - 28, Alma Street, Wivenhoe CO7 9DL
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Character-filled two-bedroom home near station and waterfront, ideal first-time purchase.
Two bedrooms in a compact 493 sq ft Grade II listed cottage
Walking distance to Wivenhoe train station and waterfront
Open-plan kitchen/living room with sash windows and fireplace
Gated courtyard garden with rear access to Hamilton Road
Gas central heating; ground-floor bathroom present
Very small plot and modest room sizes; low ceiling heights
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate renovations
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; some mould and modernisation needed
Set on Alma Street in lower Wivenhoe, this compact Grade II listed cottage offers period character and a prime, walkable location close to the waterfront and train station. The open-plan ground floor living and kitchen space, sash windows and traditional fireplace give immediate charm and a warm, lived-in feel for a first home.
Practical positives include gas central heating, a ground-floor bathroom and a gated courtyard garden with rear access to Hamilton Road. The property is freehold and sits in a very affluent, low-crime neighbourhood with strong local primary and secondary school options nearby.
Be aware this is a small, mid-terrace home (about 493 sq ft) constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls assumed to have no cavity insulation. Its listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate renovations. Images and inspection note areas needing modernisation and possible mould; updating heating, insulation and some finishes is likely required. Broadband speeds are slow in the area.
This cottage suits a buyer looking for a well-located, characterful first home or a sensitive renovation project in a sought-after town-fringe setting. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the location and assess renovation scope under listed-building constraints.
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