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Elmstead Road, Colchester, CO4

East of England

£280,000

Listed on 06/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
850 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This four-bedroom semi-detached house in north Colchester has two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, a ground-floor shower room and a first-floor bathroom. The front sitting room has a bay window, while the second reception room could serve as a dining or family room, or as a ground-floor bedroom. The kitchen has storage and worktop space, with access to the rear garden and a shower room beyond. Upstairs are four bedrooms of different sizes and the family bathroom. The property is described as well maintained, with scope for cosmetic updating. Outside, an elevated front garden sits behind steps to the entrance. The enclosed rear garden has mature hedging and trees, and there is side access. Local shops, schools and everyday amenities are available nearby, and the University of Essex is within reach. Colchester city centre, bus services, railway connections to London Liverpool Street and access to the A12 are also noted. The property is freehold, with mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £280,000, this four-bedroom semi is priced slightly below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a modest positive rather than a bargain that transforms the overall numbers. The score is a weaker 57/100: the economics are tight against current local-average values, so the value-add depends on the improvements you can make and the home’s appeal to its eventual buyer or occupier.

There is a usable base to work from, with two reception rooms, four bedrooms and a long, private rear garden. The kitchen and shower room have dated finishes, while the gardens need attention; together these offer a light cosmetic project rather than a major overhaul. The location near the University of Essex and the home’s flexible accommodation add to its appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, shower-room finishes and general decoration to give the usable interior a more contemporary feel.
  • Tidy and improve the long, enclosed rear garden and elevated front garden, making better use of the mature planting and established privacy.
  • Use the two reception rooms and four-bedroom layout flexibly for family living, working from home or other household needs.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Elmstead Road, Colchester, CO4
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hythe (Essex) Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · The Hythe

  • Colchester Town Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Colchester City Centre

  • Wivenhoe Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Wivenhoe

  • Colchester Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Colchester

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,144
Based on a loan of £210,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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