1-bedroom house · CO7 0QU
Listing removedReduced £100k (−15.4%) on 17 OctListed 48 daysAuction 16 Sep · ended
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About
Key Features Lot 79 for sale by auction on 16/09/2026 To view the property or see a virtual tour please refer to the full sales particulars on the auctioneers website Site Area approximately 0.084 Hectares (0.21 Acres) Possible Development Potential, subject to consents A range of shops and amenities are available within Brightlingsea Colchester station is approximately 9 miles to the north and provides direct services towards London Liverpool Street The A133 and A12 are both to the north The open spaces of Brightlingsea Beach are to the south Key Locations The property is located on the outskirts of Brightlingsea The extensive shops and amenities of Colchester city centre are also within easy reach to the north Colchester station is approximately 9 miles to the north and provides direct services towards London Liverpool Street The A133 and A12 are both to the north The open spaces of Brightlingsea Beach are to the south Viewings The property will be open for viewing on Wednesday 2nd September, Saturday 5th September and Tuesday 8th September between 11:45 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m. These are open viewing times with no need to register. If you cannot attend the viewing you are advised to view the images and any available virtual tour on our website before bidding.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 162, Church Road, Colchester
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