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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CO5 8SA
For saleReduced £25k (−5%) on 8 SepListed 171 days
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About
Positioned in the heart of West Mersea, this beautifully arranged home offers the perfect blend of coastal lifestyle, versatile living space, and the relaxed charm that makes Mersea Island one of Essex’s most desirable places to call home.
From the moment you step inside, the property immediately feels welcoming and spacious.
The large sitting room is undoubtedly the heart of the home, an impressive space flooded with natural light and offering plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining.
Whether it’s cosy evenings in during the winter or hosting family and friends throughout the summer months, this room adapts effortlessly to modern living.
The generous kitchen provides a fantastic social space with ample room for dining and everyday family life, while the ground floor shower room adds practicality and flexibility for busy households or visiting guests.
A further ground floor bedroom creates excellent versatility and could equally serve as a snug, guest room, or home workspace depending on lifestyle needs.
Upstairs, the home continues to impress with three further bedrooms arranged around a central landing, alongside a family bathroom.
The principal bedroom offers particularly generous proportions, creating a peaceful retreat away from the main living areas.
Outside, the addition of a detached garden office is a real standout feature.
Perfect for those working from home, running a business, pursuing hobbies, or simply wanting additional lifestyle space away from the main house, it adds another dimension to an already versatile property.
Living on Mersea Island is about far more than just the home itself, it’s a lifestyle choice.
Known for its stunning coastline, sailing culture, seafood restaurants, and beautiful sunsets, West Mersea offers a pace of life that feels a world away from the everyday, whilst still remaining conveniently connected to Colchester and beyond.
Residents enjoy everything from paddleboarding and sailing to coastal walks, beach days, and waterside dining.
The island has a genuine community feel, where independent shops, cafés, pubs, and local events create a welcoming atmosphere all year round.
Whether it’s enjoying fresh seafood on the waterfront, watching the boats drift across the estuary, or simply embracing the slower pace of island life, Mersea offers a unique lifestyle that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
For buyers looking for more than just a property, for those wanting lifestyle, community, flexibility, and coastal living, this home presents a wonderful opportunity to become part of something truly special
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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About 94, East Road, Colchester
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