Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2
By McGowan Housing
£ 185,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
McGowan Housing says ..
Buy-to-Let Opportunity | Long Term Tenants Currently Situated | 2-Bedroom Flat | Open-Plan Living Space | Well-Maintained Property | Easy Access to Valuable Amenities Within Colchester
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat located in Greenstead, Colchester, Essex. It is listed at £185,000 and has a floor area of 249.40 sqft. The property benefits from a small patio area. The average price for properties in the area is significantly higher at £348,914 with an average price per sqft of £356. This suggests that the list price of £185,000 is considerably lower than the average, potentially indicating good value for money, especially considering the relatively small size of the property. However, further investigation into the specific condition and location factors is needed to confirm this. The property’s location is close to several amenities including Hythe train station (0.79km) and various schools within a 1-2km radius, all with a good Ofsted rating. This suggests a convenient location for access to transportation and education. However, the specific quality of the location within Greenstead would require further assessment to determine its desirability. Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition. The interior is modern and well-maintained, with no visible signs of significant wear and tear or the need for extensive renovation. The bathrooms are clean and contemporary. However, the external areas, specifically the patio, appear to be somewhat neglected. The property does not appear to have a large garden, but it does have a small patio area. This is consistent with the typical land size associated with flats in this type of development. Considering the price, location, condition, and land size, the property presents a potentially good value proposition. The significantly lower list price compared to the area average needs to be considered alongside other factors such as the size of the property and the specific location within Greenstead to provide a complete assessment.
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
- 9
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 249.40
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 343,500.00 £Decreased by 10.23 %
- Est sale value
- 75,069.40 £Increased by 62.70 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,207.00 £/moDecreased by 5.18 %
- Est letting value
- 249.40 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.22 %Increased by 5.76 %
- Crime Rate
- 10.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
McGowan Housing created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.01 KM |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.06 KM |
| Unity Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.11 KM |
| Col1 Greenstead Family Hub Delivery Site | Children's Centre | 1.53 KM | |
| University Of Essex | Higher Education Institutions | Good | 1.57 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Quay | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Phoenix Court | £ 160,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grange Farm Park | £ 199,995 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hythe Quay | £ 64,750 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hythe Station Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 0.79 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 2.95 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 3.80 KM |
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 4.82 KM |
| Alresford (Essex) | 6847 | ALR | 7.92 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Wharf, Quayside Drive, Colchester | £ 165,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Quayside Drive, Colchester | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 | £ 185,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 | £ 189,995 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 | £ 190,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 191 Quayside Drive | £ 219,995 | 0.00 KM |
| 45 Quayside Drive | £ 135,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 79 Quayside Drive | £ 165,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 17 Quayside Drive | £ 142,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 31 Quayside Drive | £ 189,995 | 0.08 KM |