Queens Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6
East of England
£575,000
Listed on 09/10/2026
Listed on 09/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1423 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered with no onward chain, this three-bedroom detached period house in Earls Colne sits on a plot of approximately 0.2 acres. Its accommodation includes a central entrance hall, two separate reception rooms with bay windows, a kitchen/dining room, an adjoining sunroom, utility room and ground-floor WC. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom and a family bathroom. The layout provides scope to update the interiors and adapt the rooms to suit different needs. The generous grounds include established planting and lawn, while a driveway provides off-road parking. There may be scope to extend, subject to planning permission and any other required consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
Klynevan House offers a characterful canvas: its double-fronted period style, two bay-fronted reception rooms, sunroom and generous kitchen/dining space give a buyer plenty to work with. The interiors are usable but dated, with older carpets and wall finishes, while the kitchen and bathroom offer scope for optional modernisation. The established garden, approaching 0.2 acres, is a standout feature, and the rear paving and weathered shed could be improved as part of a light refresh.
The asking price is £404/sq ft, around 11% above the local average, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. With the renovation midpoint included, purchase and refurbishment costs also look tight against local benchmarks; the figures are not a renovated-value estimate. Overall, the garden and adaptable layout make this an appealing personalisation project, but the numbers leave limited headroom at the current asking price.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interior finishes and tailor the kitchen/dining space to suit a buyer’s style and needs.
- Make the most of the two bay-fronted reception rooms and separate sunroom, with scope to create distinct living and dining areas.
- Improve the established garden with refreshed paving and shed, while shaping the mature grounds for outdoor use.
Key risks
None recorded.
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