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Spruce Close, West Mersea, CO5

East of England

£325,000

Listed on 25/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow
Area
1148 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached bungalow is set in a cul-de-sac on Mersea Island and offers scope for modernisation. The accommodation includes a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, conservatory opening onto the rear garden, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has an established rear garden with lawn, planting and patio areas. Two garages and a driveway provide storage and off-road parking. The beach, village shops and other local amenities are described as a short distance away. EPC rating D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £325,000, this detached Mersea Island bungalow is priced at £283/sq ft, around 24% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The work is mainly cosmetic: traditional finishes run through the clean, usable interior, with an older kitchen and distinctive coloured bathroom suite offering clear options to personalise. The established garden, driveway and two garages add practical appeal, while the cul-de-sac setting is close to the beach, shops and amenities.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional wallpaper, carpets and finishes to give the interior a more contemporary feel.
  • Modernise the dated kitchen and coloured bathroom suite to suit your taste.
  • Make the most of the established garden, patio, driveway and two garages for outdoor living, storage or workshop space.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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