Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, CO2
By Fenn Wright
£ 500,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Fenn Wright says ..
** Guide Price £500,000 to £525,000 ** An attractive extended semi-detached cottage in a delightful position offering ample living space with good size gardens, en-suite to principal bedroom, lounge with log burner and large kitchen/family room.
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom semi-detached house located in Birch, Colchester, Essex. It’s listed at £500,000 and has 871.55 sqft of living space. The plot size is not specified. The property appears to be in good condition, having undergone some modernisation while retaining traditional character. The kitchen and bathrooms are modern and well-maintained. The interior is presented well, suggesting recent updates and a move-in ready condition. The garden is of a reasonable size, providing outdoor space. The location is in a quiet residential area, close to Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.98km). Marks Tey train station is also relatively close (5.79km), providing convenient access to Colchester and other areas. While the immediate vicinity may lack extensive amenities, the proximity to Colchester offers access to a wider range of shops, services, and facilities. Considering the average house price in the area (£348,914) and the average price per sqft (£356), the listed price of £500,000 seems slightly high. However, the property’s condition, the number of bedrooms (4), and proximity to a good primary school could justify a higher price than the average. More information on the plot size and specifics of the property’s features (e.g., garage, off-street parking) would be needed for a more precise price evaluation.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 871.55
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 343,500.00 £Decreased by 10.23 %
- Est sale value
- 262,336.55 £Increased by 62.70 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,207.00 £/moDecreased by 5.18 %
- Est letting value
- 871.55 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.22 %Increased by 5.76 %
- Crime Rate
- 12.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.98 KM |
| Copford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 4.12 KM |
| Layer-De-La-Haye Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 4.78 KM |
| Lakelands Primary School | Free Schools | 5.26 KM | |
| Col11 Little Hands Family Hub Delivery Site | Children's Centre Linked Site | 5.66 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Tey | 6863 | MKT | 5.79 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, CO2 | £ 500,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Mill Lane, Birch | £ 795,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, Essex | £ 695,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 | £ 325,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.26 KM |
| Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 | £ 260,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.26 KM |
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|---|---|---|
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