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Brightlingsea CO7

East of England

£170,000

Listed on 11/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached House
Area
1022 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Stoneridge Estate Agents are marketing this three-bedroom detached house in Brightlingsea as a full renovation project. The ground floor has a hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen and a separate utility room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing states that extensive refurbishment is required, including significant work to the roof supports and front elevation, alongside internal renovation. Further condition information is available from the agent on request. There are gardens to the front and rear, with the rear garden extending to around 80 feet and including a decking area. The rear boundary meets a water ditch. Off-road parking is provided at the rear, accessed by a side vehicular right of way. This route must remain clear because it is also a pedestrian route to a nearby school, and access is restricted at school drop-off and pick-up times on school days. The school may install a barrier in future. The property is offered with no onward chain. Local amenities and Brightlingsea's waterfront facilities, including the lido, marina, sailing club and beach, are within reach. The listing also notes bus services to nearby villages and Colchester, and schools within walking distance. The stated EPC rating is C and the council tax band is C.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £170,000, this detached home is priced at £166/sqf against a local average of £348/sqf, making the asking price a standout acquisition opportunity. The bay-fronted house has two reception rooms, three bedrooms and an approximately 80-foot rear garden, giving a buyer a substantial canvas to reshape and improve. Nearby waterfront amenities and transport links add to the appeal.

This is a heavy project, not a cosmetic refresh: the listing reports significant work to the roof supports and front elevation alongside a full internal refurbishment. The photographed interiors are dated, and the rear garden is overgrown; the specific structural defects are not clearly confirmed by the photos. The side access also has school-time restrictions and must remain clear.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the two reception rooms and dated interior finishes into a coherent modern layout while retaining the bay-fronted character.
  • The approximately 80-foot rear garden, with existing decking and hardstanding, offers scope for a substantial garden clearance and redesign.
  • The low asking price relative to local £/sqf creates room to acquire a detached three-bedroom project at a compelling entry point.

Key risks

  • Reported roof-support and front-elevation works need careful investigation, as the specific defects are not clearly established in the photographs.
  • Stripped interiors and a heavy full-house programme — plan time and cash for structural work and an interior rebuild, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The side vehicular right of way must remain clear and is restricted during school drop-off and pick-up times.

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Location

Brightlingsea CO7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Alresford (Essex) Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Alresford

  • Great Bentley Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Great Bentley

  • Wivenhoe Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Wivenhoe

  • Weeley Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Weeley

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£695
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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