Sold STC Detached

22 MELROSE ROAD

COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB

4 beds 3 baths Listed 8 Aug 2015 (-3951d)

£590,000

Reduced on 17 Oct 2015

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FRONT SEPT

FRONT SEPT REAR ASPECT Z KITCHEN PORCH Lounge Orangery Kitchen Kitchen Lounge Kitchen Sitting room Z REAR GARDENS REAR GARDEN STAIRS Family Bathroom Z BEDROOM TWO Entrance Hall

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Property details

Last sold

£585,000 Dec 2015

Local average

£531,161 (+11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,054 of 33,755)

Street crime

24 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Four Bedroom Detached Edwardian Family Home
  • Sought After Location Close to Village & Beach
  • Impressive 1/4 Acre Plot (STS)
  • Recent Re-Furbishments inc Kitchen, Bathrooms and Re-wiring
  • Extension Incorporating Orangery
  • Three Spacious Reception Rooms
  • Family Bathroom, Wet Room & En-Suite to Master bedroom
  • Off Road Parking for Multiple Vehicles
  • Detached Garage
  • Sweeping Driveway

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated within a sought after location close to the village and Beach on West Mersea, we are delighted to offer 'Red Brick House' this impressive Edwardian detached family home Boasting Four bedrooms, Three Reception Rooms and a beautiful Orangery 18'5" x 15'8" Set in 1/4 acre (sts), this spacious property retains many of its original features but with the added benefit of recent refurbishments including Kitchen, Bathrooms and rewiring it simply must be seen!   Further attributes include Master Bedroom with Dressing Area and En-Suite, Family Bathroom and Wet Room well stocked enclosed Rear Garden 167'3" x 45' with Detached Garage and sweeping driveway to front.

Listed by

West Mersea

Black Water Estates

Reference: 51108982

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2877841

Property Details

Street: 22 Melrose Road

Town: West Mersea

Postcode: CO5 8JB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/12/2015

Work Completed: 25/06/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

63% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/12/2015 (10 years ago) £585,000 +40.3%
Sold 14/03/2008 (18 years ago) £417,000 +16.2%
Sold 17/12/2004 (21 years ago) £359,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

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
57 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AJ £390,000 16/06/2021 Detached
14 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HT £387,500 08/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £533,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £645,333 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 11.6%
10y growth 37.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Colchester. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 13.4%
10y (index) 33.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Colchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,095/mo
Realistic £1,217/mo
Optimistic £1,339/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Mersea Island Trading Post 0.1 miles
Bus stop Church 0.1 miles
Shop The Deli 0.1 miles
Bus stop High Street 0.1 miles
University University of Essex 5.7 miles
Train station Wivenhoe 5.8 miles
Hospital Chavasse V C House 6.4 miles
Train station Alresford 6.4 miles
University University Quays 7.0 miles
Hospital Oaks Hospital 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Burglary 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Total incidents 24

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Mersea Island School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 May 2023
St Cedd's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Good — 20 Jun 2017
Langenhoe Community Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Good — 9 Feb 2023
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Good — 19 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £152,125
Target investor price (1%) £121,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).