# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CO5 8JB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 MELROSE ROAD, COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £470,000 Aug 2020 | ## Description A simply gorgeous three-bedroom detached period home, proudly positioned on one of West Mersea's most desirable roads on a large delightful 'Cottage' style garden. 'Walnut Cottage' offers the perfect blend of period features with contemporary fitted within walking distance of the beach and the impressive selection of amenities in West Mersea, including: Tesco Express, bakery, high street Bank and doctors surgery ## Property Photos - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/71360790/266232) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/71360790/266233) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/71360790/266234) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/71360790/266235) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/71360790/266236) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/71360790/266237) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 30](/listings/photos/71360790/266238) - Photo 30 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/71360790/266239) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/71360790/266240) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/71360790/266241) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/71360790/266242) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/71360790/266243) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/71360790/266244) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/71360790/266245) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/71360790/266248) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/71360790/266249) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/71360790/266251) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/71360790/266253) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/71360790/266255) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/71360790/266257) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 25](/listings/photos/71360790/266259) - Photo 25 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/71360790/266261) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 31](/listings/photos/71360790/266263) - Photo 31 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/71360790/266265) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £470,000 | 28/08/2020 | Detached | | 17 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £375,000 | 03/08/2016 | Detached | | 17 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £265,000 | 29/11/2011 | 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 | | 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 | | 12 BEACH ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AD | £975,000 | 15/11/2021 | Detached | | 44 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JA | £470,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 17 BEACH ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AD | £775,000 | 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 | | 14 BEACH ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AD | £950,000 | 17/06/2021 | Detached | | 57 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AJ | £390,000 | 16/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £533,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £696,406 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £531,161 (70 Detached, CO5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.6% ## 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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25.7% - **10y growth:** 3.9% ## 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)