Let Bungalow

2 MELROSE ROAD

COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB

2 beds 1 baths 980 sq ft Listed 19 Feb 2025 (-468d)

£1,400 pcm

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for rent (CO5 8JB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 MELROSE ROAD, COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB |
| Price | £1,400 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 91 m² |
| Last sold | £285,000 Dec 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Current heating cost:** £824/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,535

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9752-2857-7092-9123-6935)

## Description

*INITIAL 12 MONTH TENANCY*

A spacious and well-presented detached bungalow which is situated in the very heart of the popular coastal village of West Mersea. With a host of shops, restaurants and local attractions nearby, the property really is in a prime position.

The accommodation comprises of a large lounge with steps down to the dining area with direct access out to the rear garden. The modern fitted kitchen is of good size and features some integrated appliances. Both bedrooms are of double size and also benefit from fitted wardrobes. Finally, there is a modern shower room with walk in shower, wash basin and toilet. In addition there is also a WC off of the hallway. Externally there is large laid to lawn rear garden with patio area.. There is also off-road parking on the driveway. The garden storage is not included.

The property is offered unfurnished and is available for occupation in April. Call the Oakheart lettings team for further information.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/158454797/266272) - EE Rating

## 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):** £793/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coast Road, CO5 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Colchester Road, CO5 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 857.1%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £869/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2569.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £15/m²

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

91 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,054 of 33,755)

Street crime

24 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
Two Double Bedrooms
Open Plan Lounge/Diner
Separate WC
Shower Room
Large External Rear Garden
Offered Furnished/Unfurnished
Off Road Parking
Available April
Initial 12 month tenancy with a review thereafter

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*INITIAL 12 MONTH TENANCY*
A spacious and well-presented detached bungalow which is situated in the very heart of the popular coastal village of West Mersea. With a host of shops, restaurants and local attractions nearby, the property really is in a prime position.

The accommodation comprises of a large lounge with steps down to the dining area with direct access out to the rear garden. The modern fitted kitchen is of good size and features some integrated appliances. Both bedrooms are of double size and also benefit from fitted wardrobes. Finally, there is a modern shower room with walk in shower, wash basin and toilet. In addition there is also a WC off of the hallway. Externally there is large laid to lawn rear garden with patio area.. There is also off-road parking on the driveway. The garden storage is not included.

The property is offered unfurnished and is available for occupation in April. Call the Oakheart lettings team for further information.

Listed by

Colchester

Oakheart Property LTD

Reference: 158454797

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 23/11/2017

Current heating cost: £824/year

Potential heating cost: £743/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,535

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

giraffe360_v2_floorplan01_AUTO_00_BROCHURE (13).pn

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CO5 8JB

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Mersea Island Trading Post	0.0 miles
Shop	The Deli	0.0 miles
Bus stop	High Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Church	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	7.1 miles
Hospital	Oaks Hospital	9.0 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	0.3 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	3.8 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2023
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	4.9 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coast Road, CO5	£900/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Colchester Road, CO5	£1,100/mo	2	0.62 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)

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