Bungalow on Ayloffe Road, CO4 0DU

Bungalow · CO4 0DU

1 bath

Asking

£160,000

Sold STCListed 196 days

Chain freeEx-council

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Positioned on Ayloffe Road in Colchester, this studio/one-bedroom bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking to downsize.

Recently redecorated throughout, the property provides a fresh and neutral finish, creating a true blank canvas ready for immediate occupation and personalisation.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully reconfigured by a previous owner, with the removal of an internal wall to create a spacious open-plan living environment incorporating the bedroom, lounge, and dining area.

A separate kitchen is located to the rear of the property, offering direct access to the garden.

Externally, the property benefits from a generous rear garden, ideal for outdoor enjoyment, along with a private driveway providing off-road parking.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is an ideal purchase for those seeking a straightforward and hassle-free transaction.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 5'9'' x 3'2'' (1.8m x 1m) BATHROOM - 5'9'' x 6'2'' (1.8m x 1.9m) BEDROOM/LIVING AREA - 16'11'' x 1'10'' (5.2m x 0.6m) KITCHEN - 12'1'' x 5'11'' (3.7m x 1.8m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority - Colchester City Council.

Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - April 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 81% performance.

VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.

(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) April 2026 Utilities - Mains Electric /Mains Gas /Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked April 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding.

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked April 2026 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.

Chain free

Ex-council

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Tenure

Freehold

Local authority

Colchester

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Essex County

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Days on market196 days · price-fatigue

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