Oakheart Property says ..
Steeped in history, this magnificent 5-bedroom terraced house on East Street, Colchester. this home is part of Colchester's rich tapestry of history. The street, once an important approach road to the city, has witnessed centuries of change. the area is known for its 16th and 17th-century buildin...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is located on East Street in Colchester, Essex. The location benefits from being within a reasonable distance of Colchester’s train stations, providing links to London Liverpool Street. Several primary schools are also nearby, with St James’ Church of England Primary School being the closest at 0.69km. The property itself is a large 5-bedroom house with 3 bathrooms, spanning 1,856.13 sqft and including a garden and additional parking.
Based on the photos, the property appears to be in need of some modernisation and updating. While the original features, such as exposed beams, are attractive, many areas appear dated and could benefit from refurbishment to improve the overall condition. The kitchen and bathrooms, in particular, show signs of age. The garden is visible in the photographs and appears to be of a reasonable size.
Compared to the average price per sqft in the area (£288), the listed price of £500,000 for this 1,856.13 sqft property seems slightly high. While the property is larger than average and boasts a desirable location and garden, the condition of the property suggests that significant renovation costs should be factored into any offer. The presence of a garden and additional parking does add value, but the need for modernisation could offset this to some extent. Nearby comparable properties are not directly comparable due to a lack of sqft data, but the average price in the area is significantly lower.
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
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft (est)
- 1,856.13
- Lot (est)
- 2,287.33
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Est sale value
- 679,343.58 £Increased by 23.65 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est letting value
- 1,856.13 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 11.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church Of England Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.69 KM |
| St Thomas More'S Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Academy Converter | 1.01 KM | |
| Willow Brook Primary School And Nursery | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.08 KM |
| Col1/A St Anne'S And Castle Family Hub Delivery Site | Children's Centre Linked Site | 1.40 KM | |
| Kendall Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.41 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cowdray Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Chase | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Colonia Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Magdalen Green | £ 210,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 1.22 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 1.48 KM |
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 3.00 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 5.68 KM |
| Alresford (Essex) | 6847 | ALR | 9.71 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Street, Colchester | £ 475,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| East Street, Colchester | £ 500,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 180,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35 East Street | £ 156,500 | 0.02 KM |
| 32 East Street | £ 275,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 37a East Street | £ 3,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 30 East Street | £ 180,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 37c East Street | £ 29,995 | 0.03 KM |