Birch Avenue, Harwich CO12
East of England
£125,000Guide Price
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
689 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom mid-terraced house is available with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation and refurbishment. The ground floor comprises a front lounge, a separate dining room and a kitchen with wall and base units, tiled splashback and a door opening to the rear garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with storage, and a bathroom fitted with a bath, wash basin and WC.
Outside, the rear garden includes decking, a patio and a shed. The front garden is enclosed by a brick wall and has a path to the entrance. The property is situated near local schools, the town centre and the seafront. Harwich has road, rail and ferry connections, while nearby Dovercourt Bay offers a beach and seafront facilities.
The sale uses the Modern Method of Auction. Buyers should review the buyer information pack and auction terms, including the reservation fee and completion requirements, and make their own checks on the property and services.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £125,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. It offers a separate lounge and dining room, with schools, the town centre and the seafront nearby.
The interior is dated and worn across the photographed living spaces and bedrooms, while the compact kitchen and bathroom offer scope for updating. The rear garden also needs attention, including its tired decking. The £35,000–£60,000 renovation range puts the project at a moderate scale; at the midpoint, purchase plus works is £172,500, close to the implied local average value, so the value case will depend on managing costs and the finished result.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at £125,000, around 30% below the local average £/sqf.
- Refresh the separate lounge and dining room, bedrooms and flooring to give the interior a more cohesive finish.
- Update the compact kitchen and improve the rear garden, including the worn decking.
Key risks
- A visible line or mark on a ceiling needs inspection.
- The rear decking has damaged or missing-looking sections and may need repair or replacement.
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