Causton Road, Colchester CO1
East of England
£125,000Guide Price
Listed on 13/10/2026
Listed on 13/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
534 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace is positioned within walking distance of Colchester railway station and the city centre. The accommodation includes two reception areas, a kitchen and a ground-floor bathroom, with two double bedrooms upstairs. The property is offered with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation, providing scope for a buyer to update the existing layout and finishes.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £125,000, this two-bedroom Victorian terrace is priced about 24% below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to add value. Its position within walking distance of Colchester station and the city centre, two reception areas, double-glazed windows and enclosed garden give the project a useful starting point.
The £25,000–£45,000 renovation range reflects a clear modernisation opportunity: dated finishes run through the photographed rooms, with an older kitchen and bathroom and a garden that could benefit from attention. At the £35,000 midpoint, the stated purchase-plus-works total is £160,000, close to the implied current local average of £163,831; that comparison is not a renovated valuation and excludes fees and stamp duty.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a coherent update to the home.
- Refresh wallpaper, flooring and decorative finishes across the photographed reception rooms and bedrooms.
- Clear and improve the enclosed rear garden, including attention to its ageing structures.
Key risks
None recorded.
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