Cottage Drive, Colchester
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Cottage Drive, Colchester

By haart

£ 300,000

Reviews

3 out of 5 stars

haart says ..

Discover this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow on the sought-after south side of Colchester. With no onward chain, this is your chance to secure a hassle-free move into your dream home

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Colchester, Essex, is presented by haart estate agents. The property appears to be a suitable option for first-time buyers or those seeking a more manageable-sized home. The location is a positive with proximity to a primary school and train links. However, without more precise details about the location’s amenities, a conclusive assessment on location cannot be made.

The property appears generally well-maintained from the photos provided, though some modernisations would enhance it. The interior décor is mostly dated, with finishes that might not appeal to all buyers. The two bedrooms are of a modest size, typical for a bungalow of this type and era. A well-maintained garden offers additional outdoor space.

The price of £300,000 seems relatively competitive within the area, based on the limited nearby listings’ pricing details. To properly assess the price, accurate square footage information for the subject property and comparables is crucial for determining price per square foot for comparative analysis.

Overall, this property represents a decent option for buyers in the Colchester area, especially those prioritizing location and convenience to amenities. However, potential buyers should be prepared for some modernisation to update the property to current standards. Further investigation into the property’s precise location and condition through a professional survey is recommended.

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
6
Location
7
Land
7
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
821.82

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
368,182.00 £
Increased by 25.42 %
from 293,555.00 £
Est sale value
272,844.24 £
Increased by 4.40 %
from 261,338.76 £
Average area rental value
1,228.00 £/mo
Increased by 19.57 %
from 1,027.00 £/mo
Est letting value
821.82 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 821.82 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.00 %
Decreased by 4.76 %
from 4.20 %
Crime Rate
7.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 7.00 %

Agent Activity

  • haart created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Old Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.07 KM
Kendall Church Of England Primary SchoolVoluntary Controlled SchoolGood1.14 KM
University Of EssexHigher Education InstitutionsGood2.04 KM
Unity Primary AcademyAcademy Sponsor LedGood2.23 KM
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School, RowhedgeVoluntary Controlled SchoolGood2.29 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Wick Road £ 240,00000.00 KM
Grange Farm Park £ 199,99500.00 KM
King Edward Quay £ 000.00 KM
Phoenix Court £ 160,00000.00 KM
Love Hill Walk £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Hythe (Essex)6851HYH1.78 KM
Colchester Town6853CET3.10 KM
Wivenhoe6860WIV3.53 KM
Colchester6861COL5.15 KM
Alresford (Essex)6847ALR7.97 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Cottage Drive, Colchester £ 300,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8 £ 375,000BUY6 / 100.03 KM
Cottage Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 £ 300,000BUY6 / 100.05 KM
Cottage Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 £ 325,000BUY7 / 100.05 KM
Old Heath Road, Colchester £ 285,000BUY6 / 100.06 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
362 Old Heath Road £ 192,0000.07 KM
342 Old Heath Road £ 240,0000.07 KM
356 Old Heath Road £ 160,0000.07 KM
352 Old Heath Road £ 400,0000.07 KM
346 Old Heath Road £ 174,0000.07 KM