Summary - 39, WHITTAKER WAY, COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA CO5 8LB
2 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Single-level bungalow with south garden, garage and renovation potential in West Mersea..
Two double bedrooms with single-floor living layout
Spacious dining hall and 15' x 15' lounge, lots of natural light
South-facing rear garden; conservatory/sunroom overlooks patio
Garage and driveway providing off-street parking and storage
Requires renovation and modernisation throughout
Oil-fired central heating; double glazing with unknown install date
Sold at auction — 4.5% reservation fee, buyer pack and 56-day completion
Freehold, no flood risk, very low local crime
This detached two-bedroom bungalow on West Mersea is ideal for downsizers seeking single-level living with generous room proportions. The home offers a large dining hall, a 15' lounge, plus a sunroom that opens to a south-facing garden — bright, practical spaces that suit relaxed, coastal-life living.
The property requires renovation and updating, which presents scope to personalise finishes and potentially reconfigure kitchen or bathroom spaces. Heating is oil-fired with a boiler and radiators; double glazing is present but installation dates are unknown. The plot is a decent size and includes a driveway and garage for secure off-road parking and storage.
Buyers should note this sale is by auction under the Modern Method of Auction. A buyer will pay a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of purchase price, minimum £6,600) and must purchase a Buyer Information Pack. These additional costs and the 56-day completion period make it important to inspect with advisers and any lender before bidding.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, very low local crime, no flood risk, excellent mobile signal and nearby primary schools rated Good. The bungalow’s mid‑century form on a single level makes it a comfortable, low-maintenance base once modernised.
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