West Mersea, CO5
East of England
£825,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This four-bedroom detached 1930s house is in the Anchorage area of West Mersea, close to the coastline. The property has been extended and retains period details including stripped pine doors, exposed floorboards, fireplaces and a log burner. Its accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen and dining area, a walk-in pantry, a utility room and two ground-floor shower rooms. The kitchen has shaker-style units, a Butler sink and a gas Aga, with space for a dining table and doors opening towards the garden.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, while an attic room opens onto a south-facing balcony. The listing describes views across the Strood and coastline from parts of the house. Outside, the rear garden is stated to extend to around 150 feet and includes mature planting, lawns and seating areas. Two substantial outbuildings with power, a garage and a driveway offer additional existing space for storage or other uses, subject to suitability and any necessary consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive 1930s coastal home with generous proportions, sea views and a roughly 150-foot established garden. The photographed rooms look clean and usable, while the traditional kitchen and finishes offer scope for optional cosmetic updating rather than a major refurbishment; the two substantial powered outbuildings could add useful workshop, studio or leisure space, subject to checking their condition and suitability. The renovation allowance is £5,000–£12,000, with concealed condition still to be verified.
The overall score is 56/100, grade D: the property has strong character and setting, but value and resale economics cannot be judged from the available figures. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be assessed; the score does not establish that the asking price is either cheap or dear.
Key opportunities
- Retain or refresh the traditional kitchen and finishes to suit your taste, with the work appearing cosmetic rather than a full refurbishment.
- Make use of the two substantial powered outbuildings as potential workshops, studios, offices or leisure spaces, subject to checking condition and suitability.
- Enjoy the established garden, raised seating areas and coastal outlook, including the attic room’s south-facing balcony.
Key risks
- The floor area is unavailable, so value against local £/sqf cannot be assessed.
- The condition, lawful use and suitability of the outbuildings, and concealed elements such as services and roof components, need verification.
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