Summary - 19 CYRIL CHILD CLOSE COLCHESTER CO4 3XU
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Low-maintenance three-bed near the University — rental-ready with upgrade potential.
Near University of Essex — strong student/investor demand potential
Private enclosed rear garden with decking and low-maintenance astro turf
Allocated off-street parking accessed via rear gate
Three bedrooms and two bathrooms; freehold tenure
Fast broadband and excellent 4G mobile signal
Very deprived area with high local crime — affects demand and insurance
Solid ground floor (no insulation assumed); minimal loft insulation (c.75mm)
Council tax described as cheap
This three-bedroom terraced house on Cyril Child Close offers a compact, low-maintenance footprint close to the University of Essex — an obvious prospect for buy-to-let investors or owners seeking rental income. The property is freehold, provides two bathrooms and allocated off-street parking accessed via a rear gate, and benefits from double glazing, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — practical pluses for student or professional tenants.
Internally the layout is straightforward: entrance hall with ground-floor cloakroom, a bright lounge and a generous kitchen/diner. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Outside, a small private rear garden with decking and astro turf keeps maintenance minimal and provides an outdoor amenity that appeals to tenants.
There are important location and maintenance considerations. The wider area is classed as very deprived with a high local crime rate, which will affect tenant demand and insurance costs. Construction notes indicate solid ground floors with no insulation assumed and only c.75mm loft insulation, so improving thermal efficiency may be needed to meet future standards or increase rental appeal. Local schools include some rated Good but one Requires Improvement.
Taken together this property suits investors targeting student or local rental markets who want a ready-to-rent home with modest upkeep and clear upgrade potential (insulation, energy efficiency). It also suits first-time buyers wanting a practical, well-located home with low council tax, though the neighbourhood profile should be weighed when deciding to view or bid.
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