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West Street, Wivenhoe

East of England

£250,000

Listed on 01/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1142 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom Victorian cottage provides around 1,142 sq. ft. of accommodation in central Wivenhoe, close to the River Colne, the High Street and Wivenhoe station. The freehold property is chain free and is described as needing modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the interiors while retaining its period character. It is timber-clad and lies within the Wivenhoe Conservation Area. The ground floor has a full-depth lounge and dining room with dual aspects, a separate kitchen, and a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. A downstairs WC is also provided. Upstairs, three double bedrooms lead from a central landing, alongside a family bathroom. Outside, the property has a private rear garden with paved areas and planting space. The listing notes mains gas, water, electricity and sewage, and states that Wivenhoe station provides rail services including direct trains to London Liverpool Street. The property is marketed by Naked Agents, Powered by eXp, Colchester.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this three-bedroom Victorian cottage is priced at £219 per sq ft, around 37% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to create value. Its central Wivenhoe setting near the river, High Street and station adds appeal, while the generous open-plan living and dining space and period character give the project a distinctive starting point.

The visible interiors are dated, with scope for a medium-scale update, and the overgrown garden and weathered timber cladding offer further opportunities to improve the home’s presentation. The slate roof appears broadly intact in the photos, though the cladding’s underlying condition and suitable repair approach need inspection.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom, decoration and flooring to give the period interiors a more cohesive, updated feel.
  • Make the generous open-plan living and dining room a focal point, retaining or complementing the exposed brick fireplace.
  • Tidy and rework the enclosed garden, while improving the weathered cladding after checking its condition and repair needs.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

West Street, Wivenhoe
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Wivenhoe Rail Station

    0.1 miles

    Train · Wivenhoe

  • Alresford (Essex) Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Alresford

  • Hythe (Essex) Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · The Hythe

  • Colchester Town Rail Station

    3.1 miles

    Train · Colchester City Centre

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-23.1% since listed
£250,000£75,000(-23.1%)
12/09/2026
Current price
£325,000Initial listing
01/08/2026

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