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Copper Beeches, Stanway, Colchester

East of England

£350,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Link Detached House
Area
945 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom detached house is located in the sought-after Stanway area of Colchester, offering a spacious layout and significant potential for modernisation. The ground floor features an entrance hall leading to a generous living room and a separate dining room, providing ample space for family gatherings. The fitted kitchen is functional and includes a downstairs WC for added convenience. An adjoining garage offers useful storage or the possibility for alternative uses, subject to necessary consents. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, including two well-proportioned rooms alongside a third bedroom, complemented by a family bathroom. While the property would benefit from some updating throughout, it presents an excellent opportunity for buyers to personalise their new home according to their own tastes. Situated conveniently for local amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities, this property also boasts good access to the A12 and transport links into Colchester and surrounding areas. This home is ideal for those looking to invest in a property with great potential.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom detached house in the popular Stanway area of Colchester presents a solid opportunity for buyers looking to undertake a medium-scale renovation project. While the asking price of £350,000 is slightly above the local average at £370/sqf, it remains relatively affordable compared to the median in the area, which bodes well for those willing to invest in updates. The property offers spacious living areas and a functional kitchen, although both are dated and in need of modernization. The overall condition shows general wear throughout, making it clear that there is ample scope for improvement.

However, potential buyers should be mindful that the all-in costs, factoring in the renovation budget of £60,000, stretch the investment compared to local benchmarks. This places the overall investment at a disadvantage against the implied current market value. In this context, while there's room to enhance the property's appeal and utility, the economics may not align perfectly with immediate market expectations.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious living areas ready for a modern update.
  • The garage offers potential for conversion or additional storage.
  • Opportunity to personalize and enhance the dated kitchen and bathroom.

Key risks

  • All-in costs, including renovation, may exceed current local benchmarks for this floor area.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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