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    186 Old Heath Road, Colchester

    4-bedroom semi-detached house

    977 sq ft1 bath
    Asking
    £325,000

    For sale · Listed 381 days

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    The property

    Guide price: £325,000 - £350,000 Positioned along the sought-after Old Heath Road, this charming and generously proportioned four-bedroom semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of character and modern comfort.

    Boasting off-road parking, a garage with power, and a large rear garden, this property is ideally situated within close proximity to high-performing schools, Colchester City Centre, and Colchester Town Station, which provides direct links to London Liverpool Street-ideal for commuters and families alike.

    Internally, the ground floor welcomes you with a bright hallway leading into a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, complete with a beautiful bay window that floods the room with natural light.

    The heart of the home is the modern u-shaped kitchen, thoughtfully designed with sleek cupboard units and generous worktop space.

    A convenient understairs storage cupboard enhances practicality, and a side door provides access to the rear garden.

    Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to four well-appointed bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a feature bay window, two further generous double rooms, and a single bedroom ideal for a nursery or study.

    A modern family bathroom completes the first floor. Externally, the property continues to impress with a large rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area-ideal for outdoor entertaining.

    A side gate provides access to the front, while a rear gate beyond the garage opens up to the private parking area and garage, which is equipped with power, making it suitable for storage or workshop use.

    This spacious 1930s home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family residence in a prime Colchester location.

    Disclaimer These particulars are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. All measurements, images and floor plans are approximate and for illustrative purposes only.

    Services, appliances and systems have not been tested and no warranty is given as to their condition.

    Buyers and tenants must rely on their own inspections, surveys and legal enquiries to verify all material information that is important to them.

    Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Verification Oakheart is required to undertake identity and compliance checks in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) legislation.

    These checks apply to all sellers, purchasers and landlords as part of our sales and lettings procedures.

    To facilitate this process, we use Landmark, an independent third-party provider that carries out the necessary verification checks on our behalf. A fee of £24.00 inclusive of VAT per person applies.

    All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the associated sale or letting.

    **Agent’s Note: Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Verification** Oakheart is required to undertake identity and compliance checks in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) legislation.

    These checks apply to all sellers, purchasers and landlords as part of our sales and lettings procedures.

    To facilitate this process, we use Landmark, an independent third-party provider that carries out the necessary verification checks on our behalf. A fee of £24.00 inclusive of VAT per person applies.

    All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the associated sale or letting.

    Key information

    Price per sq ft
    £333/sq ft
    Based on 977 sq ft (91 sq m)
    Floor area
    977 sq ft (91 sq m)
    Reception rooms
    2
    Council tax band
    Band C
    Estimated ~£1,600/year
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    Freehold
    Local authority
    Colchester
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    Essex County
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    First listedListed at £325,0007 Oct 2025
    Still activeDay 381 on marketToday
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    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.

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    2b Cotman Road Colchester Essex CO3 4QJ
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