Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, CO6
East of England
£525,000
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowArea
1456 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached two-bedroom bungalow in Wakes Colne has two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a conservatory across the rear and two bathrooms, including an en-suite. The accommodation is extended and offers scope for further changes, subject to the necessary permissions.
The living room is a generous space, while the separate dining room could also serve as a study or additional sitting room. Both bedrooms are described as double rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room provides space for cooking and informal dining, and the conservatory looks out over the rear garden.
The plot is stated to be approximately 0.20 acres, with mature garden space, a driveway for several vehicles and a detached garage. The property is offered with no onward chain. Wakes Colne has a railway station nearby, with Colchester and the surrounding countryside within reach.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a light, manageable project rather than a full refurb: the interiors look clean and usable, with dated décor and flooring and older kitchen and bathroom finishes offering scope to personalise. The asking price is £361/sq ft, just below the local average of £363, so the price is reasonable for WHOTS; however, the score is held back by limited headroom against the implied current local average value, not by a lack of potential in the house.
The standout canvas is the generous detached bungalow: two reception rooms, a large conservatory, a sizeable established garden, driveway and detached garage. With £5,000–£15,000 indicated for renovation, cosmetic updates can refresh the presentation while preserving the flexible living space and rural setting.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the old-fashioned décor and flooring to give the spacious reception areas a more current feel.
- Personalise the intact but dated kitchen and older bathroom finishes as desired, without an obvious need for a major refit.
- Make the most of the large conservatory, established garden, driveway and detached garage; any further enhancement remains subject to planning permission.
Key risks
None recorded.
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