5-bedroom terraced house · CO1 2US
Listing removedListed 69 days · slow let
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About
Fenn Wright are pleased to present to the market this 5/6 bedroom semi-detached house located on the outskirts of Colchester city centre.
Located on the eastern periphery of Colchester City centre, providing great access to all local amenities and Colchester town train station is this generously spacious five/six bedroom semi-detached house.
To the ground floor are two reception rooms, a bedroom, kitchen with fitted units, shower room and a garden room leading to the spacious rear garden.
Four further bedrooms and the family bathroom are located to the first floor, with an extra bedroom and large eaves storage to the top floor.
To the front of the property is a large driveway allowing parking for 3 vehicles. Benefitting from gas central heating and offered unfurnished, this property is available immediately.
Important Information Letting information The rent is exclusive of utilities and council tax. Deposit: £2307.69 or Deposit alternative product Availability: Now!
Non Smokers Council tax band C EPC rating - C Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Broadband Availability - Standard, Superfast and ultrafast broadband are available (Ofcom Broadband Checker - August 2026).
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that good mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE, Vodafone and Three.
(Ofcom Mobile Checker – August 2026) Holding deposit Prospective applicants will be required to pay a Holding Deposit to Fenn Wright, equivalent to a maximum of 1 week's rent.
Once the holding deposit has been received, Fenn Wright will suspend marketing of the rental property for a period of 15 calendar days subject to referencing commencing promptly.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 63, Smythies Avenue, Essex
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