St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4
East of England
£230,000Guide Price
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1414 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom detached house in Colchester is offered with no onward chain and has accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, living room, separate dining room, kitchen, utility room and a WC, with a rear sunroom providing additional space overlooking the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property is described as requiring modernisation, giving a buyer scope to update the interiors. A separate outbuilding provides space for storage or workshop use, subject to requirements. The sale is by the Modern Method of Auction, with a 56-day reservation period and a non-refundable reservation fee; buyers should review the auction information and terms before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £230,000, this detached three-bedroom home is a notably cheap acquisition against the local average: about £163 per sq ft versus £338. Its usable rooms, separate reception spaces, utility area and sunroom give buyers a solid canvas for a light modernisation, with dated finishes across several rooms offering scope to refresh the look and flooring. The asking price is a strong part of the opportunity, alongside the no-onward-chain sale.
The rear garden could be tidied and refreshed, while the separate outbuilding offers practical potential for storage or workshop use, subject to inspection. The sunroom and outbuilding warrant a closer look, but the visible exterior appears intact. The indicated renovation range is £7,000–£15,000, making this a focused personalisation project rather than a full-scale refurb.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated wallpaper, flooring and decorative finishes across the usable living spaces.
- Review and improve the rear garden’s paving, planting and timber deck.
- Assess the sunroom and separate outbuilding for condition and practical use.
Key risks
None recorded.
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