Colchester Road, West Mersea, CO5
East of England
£415,000
Listed on 25/10/2026
Listed on 25/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowArea
1131 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached two-bedroom bungalow is set on a corner plot in West Mersea and is offered with no onward chain. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a separate living room and fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A rear sunroom of approximately 27ft provides an additional reception area and connects internally to the garage.
The property and plot offer scope for updating, with the listing also identifying possible extension or redevelopment options, subject to the necessary permissions. Outside, wrap-around gardens surround the bungalow, while a detached garage and private driveway provide off-road parking for two vehicles. Local shops, amenities and transport links are described as being within easy reach. The EPC rating is F.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow offers a useful canvas in a sought-after West Mersea location: the interiors are dated but appear usable, and the visible exterior is broadly intact. Redecoration and flooring updates are the lighter starting points, with the older kitchen and bathroom offering optional scope to modernise. The 27ft sunroom, garage, driveway and wrap-around corner plot add flexibility, while any extension, redevelopment or garage conversion would depend on permissions and feasibility.
At £415,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average per square foot, which is a positive for value. The overall opportunity is still weak: the estimated £7,000–£15,000 of works puts the midpoint purchase-plus-renovation figure just above the implied current local average, before fees or stamp duty. The plot and scope are the main attractions, rather than an obvious margin at today’s price.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decorative finishes and flooring to give the usable interior a more current feel.
- Modernise the visibly dated kitchen and bathroom as optional value-add improvements.
- Make more of the 27ft sunroom, garage and wrap-around plot; extension, redevelopment or conversion possibilities are subject to permissions and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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