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The asking rent is £1,850 a month.

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5, Colchester, CO4 9EU

4-bedroom house · CO4 9EU

883 sq ftEPC C2 baths

Asking rent

£1,850/mo

Listing removedReduced £50 (−2.6%) on 27 AugListed 81 days · slow let

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Zero Deposit Guarantee Available Family home in the popular Highwoods area of Colchester offers flexible space, including two reception rooms, making it suitable for those needing a potential fifth bedroom or home office.

On the ground floor, the two separate reception rooms provide options for a living room and dining room or additional study/play space.

A practical kitchen serves as the hub of the home, while two bathrooms support busy household life.

Highwoods is well regarded for its access to schools, with a choice of primary and secondary education within easy reach.

Colchester Hospital is also conveniently accessible, making this property a strong option for nhs staff or anyone needing regular hospital access.

Nearby, Highwoods Country Park offers extensive green space, woodland walks and a large lake, ideal for weekend strolls, dog walking or family time outdoors.

The local Highwoods and Severalls retail areas provide supermarkets, everyday shops and cafés, helping with day-to-day convenience.

For commuters, Colchester North railway station is the closest major station, typically around 10–15 minutes away by car or local bus.

From here, there are regular services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times often around 50–60 minutes, as well as routes to Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich.

The A12 is also within straightforward driving distance, linking to the wider regional road network.

Overall, this four-bedroom terraced house to let combines practical internal space with a location well placed for Colchester Hospital, schools, green space and transport connections.

Lounge - 5.74m x 3.25m (18' 10" x 10' 8") Dining Room - 3.58m x 2.34m (11' 9" x 7' 8") Kitchen - 4.75m x 2.77m (15' 7" x 9' 1") Master Bedroom - 4.67m x 3.15m (15' 4" x 10' 4") En Suite - 2.16m x 1.9m (7' 1" x 6' 3") Bedroom Two - 4.4m x 2.9m (14' 5" x 9' 6") Bedroom Three -4.04m x 1.98m (13' 3" x 6' 6") Bedroom Four - 2.29m x 2.34m (7' 6" x 7' 8") Bathroom - 2.03m x 1.96m (6' 8" x 6' 5") Council Tax Band: Holding Deposit: £461.00 Flexible four-bedroom terraced house Option for fifth bedroom or office Two bathrooms for busy households Popular Highwoods residential location Single garage Video tour available Close to primary and secondary schools Convenient for Colchester Hospital staff

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Availability

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Floor area

883 sq ft (82 sq m)

Reception rooms

EPC rating

current

Property age

Built 1996–2002

Local authority

Colchester

District

County

Essex County

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