Gosbecks Road, Colchester
By Oakheart Property
£ 250,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Oakheart Property says ..
Guide Price: £250,000 - £260,000. Brimming with charm and history, this spacious two-bedroom cottage is a rare gem, with its original structure dating back to the 1800s. Sympathetically updated over time while retaining its period character, the home is ideally situated on the ever-popul...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 2 bedroom cottage located in Shrub End, Colchester, Essex. It is listed at £250,000 and has 696.43 sqft of living space. The property includes a small, paved rear garden and a shed. The average price for properties in the area is £323,297, with an average size of 822 sqft and an average price per sqft of £393. Compared to the average, this property is smaller and significantly cheaper. Nearby properties range considerably in price, from £42,000 for a flat to £695,000 for a detached house. This highlights the wide range of property types and values in the area. The location has several schools nearby, with Gosbecks Primary School being the closest at 0.29km. Several train stations are within a reasonable distance, providing access to Colchester and other towns. Based on the images, the property appears to be in reasonable condition. The interior has been recently decorated, and the kitchen and bathroom appear to be relatively modern. There is no evidence of significant wear and tear or the need for extensive renovation. The small garden is paved and tidy, and the shed is in good condition. Given the property’s size, condition, location, and the presence of a small garden, the list price of £250,000 appears to be relatively reasonable, especially considering the lower average price per sqft compared to other properties in the area.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 696.43
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 288,750.00 £Decreased by 18.46 %
- Est sale value
- 290,411.31 £Increased by 30.31 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,264.00 £/moIncreased by 3.02 %
- Est letting value
- 696.43 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.25 %Increased by 26.20 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosbecks Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.29 KM |
| Paxman Academy | Free Schools | 0.82 KM | |
| Prettygate Junior School | Community School | Good | 0.89 KM |
| Prettygate Infant School | Community School | Good | 0.89 KM |
| Philip Morant School And College | Academy Converter | 1.52 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Temple Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bellona Way | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Veritas Grove | £ 375,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Venus Road | £ 375,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 4.65 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 5.02 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 7.43 KM |
| Marks Tey | 6863 | MKT | 8.71 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosbecks Road, Colchester | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Gosbecks Road, Colchester, CO2 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Shrub End Road | £ 900,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Shrub End Road, Colchester | £ 900,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Ash Way, Colchester | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 191 Shrub End Road | £ 695,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 205a Shrub End Road | £ 187,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 193 Shrub End Road | £ 155,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 18 Ash Way | £ 170,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 7 Ash Way | £ 42,000 | 0.12 KM |