Heath Road, Stanway, Colchester
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 28/08/2026
Listed on 28/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This four-bedroom detached bungalow in Stanway occupies a generous plot and offers a range of living spaces, two bathroom facilities, a detached garage and extensive off-road parking. The accommodation includes two particularly spacious double bedrooms, two further bedrooms, a main living room, a snug and a kitchen with fitted units and a pantry. The property is described as requiring updating, with the kitchen offering scope for remodelling.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At 53/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity, with the main value question still unresolved: floor area is missing, so the £400,000 asking price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. The bungalow offers a substantial canvas for a light cosmetic refresh, with older finishes and carpeting visible across several interior rooms, but no obvious major structural failure in the photos.
The generous established garden, extensive driveway, detached garage and flexible four-bedroom layout give the property plenty to work with. The listing also mentions Permission in Principle for a possible separate two-bedroom chalet-style bungalow; verify the decision and any further requirements before relying on that potential.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes and carpeting across several interior rooms to give the home a more contemporary feel.
- Make the most of the established garden, patio, extensive driveway and detached garage.
- Explore the listing’s stated Permission in Principle for a possible separate two-bedroom chalet-style bungalow, subject to verifying the decision and requirements.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Marks Tey Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Marks Tey
Colchester Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Colchester
Colchester Town Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Colchester City Centre
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · The Hythe
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-5.9% since listed
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
08/10/2026£425,000Initial listing
27/08/2026Services
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