The Dell, Colchester, Essex
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The Dell, Colchester, Essex

By Harris + Wood

£ 90,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Harris + Wood says ..

** GUIDE PRICE £90,000 - £100,000 ** NO ONWARD CHAIN ** Situated in a sought-after retirement development close to Colchester city centre, this well-maintained one-bedroom ground floor apartment offers comfortable and convenient living for those over 60.

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom apartment in Colchester, Essex, is situated in a convenient location close to Colchester Town train station and several well-regarded schools, such as St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School (0.23km) and St James’ Church of England Primary School (0.70km). The proximity to these amenities, along with its central location, are key advantages. The apartment itself, judging by the provided images, is in reasonable condition. While the interior decor appears dated, with some rooms featuring older styles and colour schemes, there are no immediately apparent signs of structural damage or significant disrepair. The kitchen and bathroom seem functional, though an update might enhance their appeal. A notable drawback is the lack of outdoor space; the property is an apartment with essentially no private garden or land. Comparing the list price of £90,000 to nearby similar properties, which range from £60,000 to £85,000, the price appears reasonably competitive, though not exceptionally low given the property’s condition and limited land. Potential buyers should factor in the cost of modernising the interior decor to their overall assessment. Overall, the property presents a viable option for first-time buyers or investors seeking a centrally located apartment in Colchester, but potential buyers should be prepared for some modernisation work.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 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
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
700.00

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
273,747.00 £
Decreased by 7.23 %
from 295,097.00 £
Est sale value
256,200.00 £
Increased by 23.65 %
from 207,200.00 £
Average area rental value
1,032.00 £/mo
Decreased by 0.77 %
from 1,040.00 £/mo
Est letting value
700.00 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 700.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.52 %
Increased by 6.86 %
from 4.23 %
Crime Rate
5.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 5.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Harris + Wood created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
St Thomas More'S Catholic Primary School, ColchesterAcademy Converter0.23 KM
St James' Church Of England Primary SchoolAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.70 KM
St John'S Green Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.90 KM
St. George'S SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.91 KM
The Sixth Form College ColchesterFurther EducationGood1.41 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Britannia Way £ 85,00000.00 KM
St Botolph's Church Walk £ 000.00 KM
Castle Road £ 389,00000.00 KM
Queen Street £ 000.00 KM
Lichfield Close £ 200,00000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Colchester Town6853CET0.29 KM
Colchester6861COL2.16 KM
Hythe (Essex)6851HYH2.27 KM
Wivenhoe6860WIV6.44 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
The Dell, Colchester, Essex £ 90,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
The Dell, Colchester £ 80,000BUY6 / 100.01 KM
The Dell, Colchester, Essex £ 85,000BUY6 / 100.02 KM
The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 £ 70,000BUY6 / 100.02 KM
The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 £ 60,000BUY5 / 100.02 KM

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