Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7
By Abbotts
£ 600,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Abbotts says ..
Nestled within a picturesque rural location, surrounded by arable countryside on the outer edge of the Dedham Vale area of outstanding natural beauty, is this well presented and much improved cottage, originally built in the 1870’s, this home now provides modern and spacious living. <...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with a sizable plot of 1,677 sqft and a 2,077 sqft plot. The location in Ardleigh, a village near Colchester, benefits from proximity to several primary schools with good Ofsted ratings, including St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.15km away) and Elmstead Primary School (3.53km away). The area also has convenient access to several train stations, with Hythe (Essex) being the closest at 6.71km. This suggests a reasonably convenient location for families, although the exact desirability will depend on individual needs and preferences. Further information on local amenities and transport links would be beneficial in providing a more comprehensive assessment. The photos show a property that appears to be in good condition, having undergone some renovations or extensions. The kitchen and bathrooms look recently updated, and the overall presentation of the house suggests a well-maintained property. However, some areas appear to be in their original state, which could be considered either charming or in need of modernization depending on personal preference. The property includes a garden, as seen in the exterior photos. The size of the garden appears to be substantial relative to the house. Considering the list price of £600,000, the average price in the area is £340,786, and the average price per sqft is £380. This property is significantly above the average price, but with a larger sqft and plot size than average, and considering the apparent good condition and the inclusion of a garden, the price may be considered reasonable for the area. However, a detailed comparison with similar properties in the area is needed to confirm this assessment. The lack of sqft data for comparable properties makes a precise price-per-sqft calculation impossible. More information on comparable sales would aid in a conclusive price assessment.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,677.00
- Lot (est)
- 2,077.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 350,323.00 £Decreased by 1.18 %
- Est sale value
- 722,787.00 £Increased by 20.73 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,334.00 £/moDecreased by 2.49 %
- Est letting value
- 1,677.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.57 %Decreased by 1.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.15 KM |
| Elmstead Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 3.53 KM |
| Market Field School | Academy Special Converter | Good | 4.24 KM |
| Dedham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Outstanding | 4.69 KM |
| Roach Vale Primary School | Community School | Good | 4.97 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Lane | £ 700,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 6.71 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 7.06 KM |
| Alresford (Essex) | 6847 | ALR | 7.06 KM |
| Manningtree | 6856 | MNG | 8.10 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 8.96 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.81 KM |
| Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 | £ 1,250,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.95 KM |
| Kiln Road, Ardleigh | £ 500,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.99 KM |
| Kiln Road, Colchester, CO7 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 1.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Lodge | £ 440,000 | 0.92 KM |
| Easterling | £ 843,000 | 1.00 KM |
| New Hall Lodge | £ 217,000 | 1.00 KM |
| Little Maltings | £ 305,000 | 1.00 KM |
| Mill House | £ 765,000 | 1.00 KM |