3-bedroom semi-detached house · CO2 7TU
Listing removedListed 69 days · slow let
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About
We are delighted to offer this modern, three bed family home to the south of Colchester. Due to be re-decorated and have new flooring laid.
Entrance door to entrance hall with stair flight to first floor and cloakroom with low level WC and wash basin.
There is a spacious rear facing living room with built in storage cupboard and French doors leading out onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted in a modern range of units having work surfaces with cupboards drawers and space under, inset one and a half bowl sink, four ring gas hob with oven under, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, fitted wall units, one of which houses the gas fired boiler.
On the first floor is a landing with doors leading off. Bedroom one is a good size double bedroom with en suite shower room comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and low level WC.
There are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with panelled bath, wash basin and low level WC.
Outside To the front of the property a pathway leads to the front door with driveway to one side providing off road parking.
To the rear of the property the garden is laid to lawn and there is side access via a gate to front. Important Information The rent is exclusive of utilities and council tax.
Deposit: £1,903.84 or our deposit replacement product. Availability: 25th August 2026.
Parking - Allocated parking space Council tax band - D EPC rating - B Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Broadband Availability - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast available (Ofcom Broadband Checker - August 2026).
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE, Three and Vodafone.
(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.
Upon successful references being completed, acceptable and the tenancy being confirmed by Fenn Wright, the holding deposit paid will then contribute towards the first month's rental payment.
Value & comps
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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.
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About 10, John Castle Way, Colchester
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