Fairfax Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2
East of England
£200,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1034 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no onward chain and is within reach of Colchester city centre, local shops, restaurants, bars and public transport, including Colchester Town station. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room with under-stairs storage, kitchen, ground-floor bathroom and conservatory. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a separate WC.
The property is described as requiring renovation throughout, providing scope for a buyer to update the accommodation. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden and a substantial storage room at the rear. On-street permit parking is available at the front.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £200,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £193/sq ft against a local average of £313/sq ft, making the asking price a standout opportunity to acquire well below the local rate. Its separate lounge and dining room, conservatory and enclosed garden give the project a useful starting point, with scope to reshape the tired interiors and improve the kitchen, bathroom, flooring and garden. The rear storage room is an added practical feature, and the location is within easy reach of Colchester’s centre and transport links.
The photos show substantial work across several rooms: worn floors, peeling or missing wall covering and marked or damaged surfaces, alongside dated kitchen and bathroom finishes. The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range makes this a significant improvement programme rather than a cosmetic refresh. The score is strong overall, led by the asking-price value and economics, while the amount of work is the main constraint.
Key opportunities
- The separate lounge and dining room provide scope to refresh two distinct living spaces, while the conservatory adds another flexible area.
- A full interior update can bring the tired finishes, worn flooring and damaged wall surfaces into a consistent scheme, including a new kitchen and bathroom.
- The enclosed rear garden and substantial rear storage room offer scope to improve the outdoor space and make better use of the property's storage.
Key risks
- Worn flooring and damaged or marked wall surfaces across several rooms, together with deteriorated kitchen and bathroom finishes, make the £35,000–£65,000 works budget a substantial programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Colchester Town Rail Station
0.1 miles
Train · Colchester City Centre
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · The Hythe
Colchester Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Colchester
Wivenhoe Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Wivenhoe
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£756
Based on a loan of £150,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Price history
-4.8% since listed
£200,000£10,000(-4.8%)
11/10/2026£210,000Initial listing
25/09/2026Services
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