Written by Joanne Townsend
Joanne Townsend
Joanne completed a Journalism degree in 2012 before working for a number of marketing companies in the roles of a copywriter, moderator and PR assistant.
Edited by Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam
Ruban Selvanayagam is a professional cash homebuyer, private rented sector landlord, auction specialist, blogger and media commentator.
These residential and commercial properties in Essex, presenting outstanding investment opportunities, are set to go under the hammer this April and May.
A two-bedroom detached bungalow with driveway and garage, held on a freehold title, is offered with vacant possession. Conveniently situated in a sought-after location, this property has been a cherished family home for around 50 years. It is now available on the open market for the first time in decades.
It requires complete refurbishment and modernisation, and the bungalow presents excellent potential for improvement and possible extension (subject to necessary consent). Accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. It is a generous plot with front and rear gardens on a private unmade road near Great Holland village.
This terraced house is ideally located in the heart of Colchester city centre, offering excellent access to shopping facilities, transport links including the bus station and Colchester Town railway station, and a range of recreational amenities. The property requires modernisation and improvement, presenting a fantastic opportunity for refurbishment.
We have advised that the current tenant will vacate before the auction. The ground floor comprises a private living room and kitchen entrance, with a back door opening to a shared rear yard. The first floor includes a bedroom, box room, and bathroom/W.C. Outside; there is a storage shed.
The property will be brought to auction by Clive Emson Property Auctions on the 1st of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £100,000-120,000.
This one-bedroom terraced house is offered with vacant possession and is presented in clean decorative order throughout. The accommodation is over two floors: a porch, a reception room, and a kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs, the first floor provides a well-proportioned bedroom and a bathroom/WC.
The property benefits from a freehold tenure, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers and investors. Conveniently situated in a convenient location, this home offers a comfortable living space with potential for personalisation. With no onward chain, early viewing is encouraged, and we are encouraged to appreciate the opportunity fully.
Savills Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 23rd of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £120,000.
This established mid-terrace house is on Main Road, Dovercourt (B1352), ideally positioned for easy access to local schools, the town centre, retail parks, and transport links, including bus services and Dovercourt railway station with connections to London Liverpool Street. The area also offers parks, recreational facilities, and the seafront with its beach.
The property requires modernisation and improvement but benefits from double glazing, front and rear gardens, and character features such as original fireplaces. The ground floor includes a hallway, bay-fronted living room, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby with garden access, and bathroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms.
The lot will be taken to the auction by Clive Emson Property Auctions on the 1st of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £115,000-125,000.
This freehold property is a derelict two-bedroom end-of-terrace house arranged over the ground and first floors. It requires comprehensive refurbishment and may need structural repairs. Located on a residential road, it is conveniently close to local shops and amenities, with the open green spaces of Thorndon Country Park nearby.
Excellent transport links are available via Brentwood rail station. The ground floor comprises a reception room and kitchen, while the first floor offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC. Externally, the property benefits from both front and rear gardens, providing potential for landscaping and outdoor living space.
Auction House London will bring the lot to auction on the 23rd of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £180,000.
This four-bedroom semi-detached home is just moments from the seafront in Clacton-on-Sea. With a generous living space throughout, the property presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to undertake a renovation project, providing a blank canvas and allowing for the immediate commencement of work.
The spacious layout and desirable coastal location make this an exciting prospect for buyers seeking to create a bespoke family home or investment property. With excellent potential and scope for improvement, this property is to those with vision and ambition.
iamsold will bring the lot to auction on the 22nd of April 2025 with a Starting Bid of £195,000.
This freehold mid-terrace house offers three bedrooms arranged over the ground and first floors; the property is on a quiet residential road close to local shops and amenities. The open green spaces of Keats Park are within easy reach, and excellent transport links are available via Romford station, served by the Elizabeth line, overground and rail services.
The ground floor features a reception room, kitchen/diner, and conservatory, while the first floor comprises three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a private rear garden and off-street parking.
Auction House London will bring the lot to auction on the 23rd of April 2025 with a Guide Price of £200,000.
It is an established mid-terrace property in Colchester City Centre that allows easy access to the High Street’s shops, bars, restaurants, leisure amenities and excellent transport links, including bus and railway stations. The property comprises three distinct elements, all held on Freehold Titles, and now offers superb potential for improvement or reconfiguration.
The ground floor features a former taxi office with an entrance, waiting room, two offices and a kitchenette with rear access. Above, a one-bedroom split-level flat spans the first and attic floors. A separate two-bedroom split-level dwelling occupies part of the ground and first floors. Rear access leads to a shared courtyard with storage sheds.
Clive Emson Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 1st of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £200,000-210,000.
This prominent detached property in central West Mersea comprises a ground-floor shop unit, formerly a restaurant, with a courtyard garden to the rear. The upper levels are arranged over two floors, offering five total rooms and kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Previously licensed as a five-bedroom HMO, the upper floors present excellent potential for residential and commercial use. The top floor also benefits from sea views, enhancing the property’s appeal. The building is well-located near local amenities and enjoys good transport connections via Colchester North Station, making it an attractive investment opportunity in a desirable coastal area.
Swift Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 13th of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £225,000.
This mixed-use, freehold terraced property is ideally located in central Colchester, Essex, close to St Botolph’s Church and just 1.3 miles from Colchester railway station. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, comprising an open-plan commercial space, a commercial kitchen, and several storage rooms on the ground floor.
The first floor offers three bedrooms, a bathroom, an exit lobby, and further storage, while the second floor includes two additional bedrooms and multiple storage areas. Externally, the property benefits from an entry porch, an integral garage with access, ginnel access, a parking space to the rear, and a flat roof/deck area to the rear of the first floor.
Higgins Drysdale National Property Auctions will bring the lot to auction on the 23rd of May 2025 with a Guide Price of £290,000.
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