Earls Colne
East of England
£800,000
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
3143 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached four-bedroom house is set in a secluded rural position between Earls Colne and Coggeshall, with approximately 1.7 acres of south-facing grounds. The existing accommodation is described as requiring modernisation and includes a living room, dining room, study, snug, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en suite, and a family bathroom.
A detached triple garage has a studio above, while the grounds also include a tennis court that is currently in need of repair. The listing identifies possible scope for extending the house, creating an annexe or considering a replacement dwelling, subject to the necessary consents. The property is offered with no onward chain. Local shops, schools and other services are available in nearby villages, with mainline stations at Marks Tey and Kelvedon and access to the A12.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £800,000, this detached house is priced attractively against the local benchmark: about £255/sq ft versus £363/sq ft locally. That gives buyers scope to acquire a substantial home and refresh its dated finishes, with the existing works estimate at £8,000–£18,000. Spacious living and dining rooms, four bedrooms and a functional but old-fashioned kitchen offer a clear cosmetic update project rather than an obviously major rebuild.
The standout is the secluded 1.7-acre setting, with mature grounds, a broad drive and a detached triple garage with a studio above. The neglected tennis court is another improvement opportunity. The listing also mentions possible expansion, equestrian use and annexe conversion, all subject to planning and feasibility; these are possibilities rather than established value. Overall, the strong price and distinctive grounds make this a compelling renovation canvas, with the visible wall crack worth investigating.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated décor and flooring across the spacious living areas and bedrooms, with the equipped kitchen offering scope for optional modernisation.
- Make the most of the 1.7-acre grounds, mature trees and countryside setting; the tennis court surface could be repaired or reworked.
- Explore the detached triple garage and studio as a potential annexe or work-from-home space, subject to planning and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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