# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CO5 8JB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 MELROSE ROAD, COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB | | Price | £460,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 119 m² | | Last sold | £455,000 Aug 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 29/03/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,168/year ### Recommendations - A3 (2,700) - B (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - E (100) - N (6,000) - O (6,500) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7108-9063-7297-4136-6974) ## Description Blackwater Estates are delighted to present this rarely available detached period property, in a central village location, with three double bedrooms, master bedroom 14'6 x 10'2, en-suite to master, kitchen/diner 20'0 x 12'10, two further reception rooms, a plot measuring 174' meters x 52' meters with vehicular access to the rear garden, purpose built boat house/workshop, garage, south facing rear garden, early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266284) - Front Aspect - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266286) - Front Aspect - ![Entrance Porch](/listings/photos/53653300/266289) - Entrance Porch - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/53653300/266291) - Entrance Hall - ![Stairs](/listings/photos/53653300/266293) - Stairs - ![Kitchen/Breakf...](/listings/photos/53653300/266295) - Kitchen/Breakf... - ![Kitchen/Breakf...](/listings/photos/53653300/266296) - Kitchen/Breakf... - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/53653300/266298) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/53653300/266300) - Lounge - ![Utility](/listings/photos/53653300/266302) - Utility - ![Cloakroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266304) - Cloakroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266308) - Master Bedroom - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/53653300/266311) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/53653300/266315) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/53653300/266319) - Bedroom Three - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266323) - Family Bathroom - ![Boat House](/listings/photos/53653300/266326) - Boat House - ![Rear Aspect Ha...](/listings/photos/53653300/266329) - Rear Aspect Ha... - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266333) - Rear Aspect - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53653300/266335) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53653300/266336) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/53653300/266337) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/53653300/266338) - Energy Perform... ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12683309 - **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB - **Certificate Issued:** 04/12/2017 - **Work Completed:** 10/11/2017 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12139740 - **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB - **Certificate Issued:** 09/01/2017 - **Work Completed:** 13/12/2016 - **Items:** 16 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3660785 - **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB - **Certificate Issued:** 18/04/2006 - **Work Completed:** 10/02/2006 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £455,000 | 19/08/2016 | Detached | | 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £303,000 | 25/04/2006 | Detached | | 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £180,000 | 15/03/2002 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU | £435,000 | 20/11/2023 | Detached | | 2 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £567,500 | 16/11/2023 | Detached | | WEST MERSEA HALL, 4 HIGH STREET, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QD | £1,375,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £240,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached | | 7 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £620,000 | 10/02/2023 | Detached | | 6 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £620,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached | | 1 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £725,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | THE SYCAMORES, 13 GROVE AVENUE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AE | £850,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached | | 26 REYMEAD CLOSE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8DN | £325,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached | | 67 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QN | £805,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | 44 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JA | £470,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 44 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU | £745,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 5 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HT | £745,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £635,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £725,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 47 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QJ | £620,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £533,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £684,808 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £531,161 (70 Detached, CO5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Colchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,095/mo - **Realistic:** £1,217/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,866/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.6% - **10y growth:** 2.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 15.1% - **10y growth (index):** 35% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)