5-bedroom detached house · CO3 8DG
For saleReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 18 SepListed 109 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home arranged over three floors, thoughtfully redesigned by the current owners to create stylish and versatile accommodation.
Situated in Stanway, the property offers a generous kitchen/dining and snug, separate living room, two en suites, garage, driveway parking and a landscaped rear garden.
Overview A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home arranged over three floors, thoughtfully redesigned by the current owners to create stylish and versatile accommodation.
Situated in Stanway, the property offers a generous kitchen/dining and snug, separate living room, two en suites, garage, driveway parking and a landscaped rear garden.
Step inside Beautifully maintained and tastefully updated throughout, this impressive family home provides well-balanced accommodation designed for modern living.
The entrance hall creates an excellent first impression, featuring attractive wood flooring, decorative panelling and useful built-in storage.
A cloakroom serves the ground floor, while stairs rise to the upper levels. The living room is a welcoming and comfortable space, filled with natural light from dual-aspect windows.
A contemporary media wall provides a stylish focal point. To the rear of the property, the generous kitchen/dining/snug room serves as the heart of the home.
Designed to bring family life together, this impressive space offers clearly defined areas for cooking, dining and relaxing.
Two sets of French doors open onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the room and creating a seamless connection with the outside space.
The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units complemented by generous work surfaces and a practical peninsula.
Integrated appliances include a microwave oven, double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, offering both style and functionality.
There is ample space for a large dining table and family seating, making this a wonderfully sociable environment for everyday living and entertaining alike.
The first floor accommodates four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room.
Bedrooms two and three also enjoy built-in wardrobes, while bedroom four offers flexibility for younger family members, guests or home working.
The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three-piece suite.
The second floor is dedicated to the fifth bedroom, providing a private and versatile space with extensive eaves storage and its own en suite bathroom, it offers excellent flexibility within the home.
Step outside To the front of the property, a driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the integral garage.
The garage benefits from power, lighting and internal access to the family room, while an EV charging point adds a practical modern feature.
Gated side access leads to the enclosed rear garden, which has been thoughtfully landscaped for ease of maintenance and outdoor enjoyment. A paved patio extends across the rear of the property.
The low maintenance lawn provides a neat and usable area throughout the year, while a decked seating area offers an additional place to relax.
Raised planting beds add colour and interest, and a pergola creates an attractive focal point, completing this enjoyable outdoor setting.
Location Situated within the highly sought-after area of Stanway, the property enjoys excellent access to a wide range of amenities, highly regarded schools and superb transport links.
The nearby Tollgate and Stane Retail Parks provide an extensive selection of shopping and leisure facilities, including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, cafés, restaurants, fitness facilities and a variety of national retailers.
Colchester city centre is also within easy reach, offering further shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural attractions.
Families are particularly well served by the area's excellent educational provision.
Lakelands Primary School is conveniently located nearby, while other respected local schools include Stanway Primary School, Stanway Fiveways Primary School and The Stanway School.
Private education options within the wider Colchester area include Holmwood House School, St Mary's School, Oxford House School and Colchester High School, all of which enjoy strong local reputations.
For commuters, the property is ideally positioned for access to the A12, providing convenient routes towards Ipswich and the wider East Anglia region to the north, and Chelmsford, the M25 and London to the south.
Regular bus services connect Stanway with Colchester city centre, while Colchester's mainline railway stations offer direct services to London Liverpool Street and numerous destinations across the region.
Agent's note These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, and measurements are approximate.
Fixtures, fittings, and contents are subject to separate negotiation unless explicitly included.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About 4, Skylark Way, Colchester
Explore nearby