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Market Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12

East of England

£210,000

Listed on 14/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
End Of Terrace

Description

This four-bedroom, multi-level house in Harwich is offered with no onward chain and requires extensive renovation. The accommodation includes a reception room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a basement. The basement may offer scope for storage, utility use or other accommodation, subject to confirming feasibility and any required consents. The existing layout could also be reviewed as part of a refurbishment. The property is close to local shops, amenities and transport links in Harwich. The listing states that planning has been granted for eight flats to be built to the left of the property; buyers should verify the permission, its status and any implications for this house. The property is marketed as a substantial renovation project, with scope for a purchaser to assess how best to restore and use the existing accommodation.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £210,000, this four-bedroom Harwich house has a heavy transformation ahead: the photos show worn floors, dated finishes and ceiling staining in several rooms, while the listing calls for a full renovation. Its basement and historic timber features give the project some character and scope, and the no-onward-chain sale may help a buyer get started sooner. The overall WHOTS score is 47/100 (E), with the renovation opportunity offset by a limited condition score and value still untested: floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqft cannot yet be judged.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the multi-level layout to shape a four-bedroom home around modern family living or home-working needs.
  • Explore the basement’s potential for additional living space, utility use or storage, subject to suitability and any required consents.
  • Restore and build on the visible historic timber features while renewing the tired interiors and kitchen.

Key risks

  • Stripped-back finishes, worn floors and ceiling staining across several rooms point to a heavy full-interior programme; allow for investigation and making good as well as the visible renewal, rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Market Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harwich Town Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · Harwich

  • Dovercourt Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Dovercourt

  • Harwich International Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Harwich International Port

  • Trimley Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Trimley St Mary

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£793
Based on a loan of £157,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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