Searching for houses in Colchester, like much of the UK, can be quite a tricky task, especially with house prices almost continually on the rise.

You might wonder what the cheapest property is that you can buy in the county, excluding options such as shared ownership or a houseboat.

If you're looking for a property on the lowest end of the price scale in the Colchester area, then Zoopla may have an option for you.

A two-bedroom terraced house on Ipswich Road is listed on Zoopla for £190,000 and is one that would "benefit from renovation".

Gazette: The reception room of the propertyThe reception room of the property (Image: Zoopla)

Take a look inside the property

On its Zoopla page, it says: "An excellent opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom middle terrace home in Colchester's City Centre, within walking distance to an array of shops, amenities and transport links.

"Offering itself to market with no onward chain, this property would benefit from renovation throughout and offers any prospective purchaser the ideal 'shell', of which would welcome reimagination, improvement and a cosmetic uplift."

Upon entering the property you'll come across the reception room which has an open-feature fireplace and mounted wall heater.

Gazette: The kitchenThe kitchen (Image: Zoopla)

You can then find the kitchen which comprises of a range of fitted bases and eye-level units with work surfaces.

Additionally, it has an inset electric oven and grill, inset hob, inset sink, drainer and space for appliances.

Gazette: The bathroomThe bathroom (Image: Zoopla)

Also on the ground floor is a rear lobby providing access to the garden and a tiled bathroom.

Going upstairs you can find "two well-proportioned" bedrooms, both of which have wall-mounted electric heaters.

Gazette: The rear gardenThe rear garden (Image: Zoopla)

Outside, the property offers a private rear garden, enclosed by panel fencing.

At the moment it is a bit overgrown but has both soil and paved sections, alongside a small shed.

Parking is also available on the road for residents and visitors alike.