Properties for sale in Colchester

***INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY***
Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this attractive investment opportunity of seven properties offering a 4.4% yield, consisting of one, two, three and four bedroom properties.

Chinook, Highwoods, CO4 9XT - Sold with tenant in situ on a rolling contract paying £755PCM - GUIDE PRICE £230,000 - £240,000

Lisle Road, Colchester, CO2 7SD -Sold with tenant in situ on a rolling contract paying £925PCM - £230,000

Winsley Road, Colchester, CO1 2DG - Sold with tenant in situ on a rolling contract paying £755PCM - £220,000

Berechurch Road, Colchester, CO2 7QE - No onward chain - potential rental income £835PCM - £250,000

Harsnett Road, Colchester, CO1 2HT - No onward chain - potential rental income £825PCM - £240,000

King Stephen Road, Colchester, CO1 2DS - No onward chain - potential rental income £1000PCM - £250,000

Gazelle Court, Highwoods, CO4 9RW - Sold with tenant in situ on a rolling contract paying £575PCM - £125,000

For further information please contact 01206 572233 . . .

Palmer and Partners are delighted to present to the market this substantial and beautifully presented four bedroom, three bathroom detached house all set within a highly private 3 acre plot stc, ideal for equestrian use, with fenced paddocks and stables. Situated in the popular village of Langham set down a long private tree-lined private gravel drive, which services just four property’s all with similar substantial plots. The property itself is situated well within its plot so has stunning 360 views from most aspects and offers a high degree of privacy.

Internally there is over 4000sq ft of family accommodation and character features throughout comprising entrance hallway, cloakroom, exquisite, fitted kitchen/diner, utility room with boot room and dog room off and three impressive reception rooms, with the main family room and kitchen combined measures 45ft offering fantastic opportunities to entertain family and friends with numerous doors out onto the garden from all aspects. On the first floor is the master bedroom with oak posted balcony and en-suite, second bedroom with an en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The exceptional gardens offer a number of features including mature orchard, woodland area, play area, annexe/gymnasium complex with potential en-suite, large driveway with parking for ten plus cars, oversized garage and oak pavilion with inglenook fireplace, to name but a few. . . .

***GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,250,000***
Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this enviably situated Grade II Listed six bedroom detached period residence, set at the foot of a private lane, conveniently located for the centre of the village of Ardleigh and the historic Roman City of Colchester.

Understood to date from the 16th Century and offering accommodation comprising entrance porch, dual aspect sitting/dining room, cloakroom, family room/snug with magnificent inglenook fireplace, open aspect AGA kitchen, utility and playroom on the ground floor. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having an en-suite and dressing room, office/study, two family bathrooms and a separate shower room. Two staircases rise to the multiple second floor gabled wings with a fifth bedroom, seating/snug area and sixth bedrooms which is currently used as storage space.

The farmhouse is positioned on an established plot of approximately 0.5 of an acre (sts) which is well-screened with dense border planting offering considerable overall privacy. There is a substantial outbuilding ideally placed as a workshop/external store. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. . . .

Situated in the prestigious area of Lexden to the west of Colchester, down a private road housing just 9 properties, Palmer and Partners are delighted to present to the market, for the first time in 30 years, this impressive four bedroom family home positioned on 1/4 of an acre.

The property is a short walk from the city centre with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants, the Mercury Theatre and Castle Park. In addition the location is within easy walking distance to some of the most desirable schools in the county, including Home Farm Primary School (Ofsted Outstanding), County High School for girls and the Royal Grammar School. The train station is conveniently close with mainline links to London Liverpool Street and the A12 is within easy driving distance.

The heavily extended property comprises a newly fitted high specification kitchen/breakfast room with built in media wall, a utility room, a separate dining room, generously sized lounge with log burner, sun room offering views of the south facing garden, office and downstairs shower room on the ground floor. The first floor comprises four double sized bedrooms, two en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. The accommodation is completed by a converted loft room accessed via a ladder of the landing.

The property is further enhanced by a driveway to the front offering parking for 3-4 vehicles, two garages with electric roll doors and a fully private and well established garden to the rear featuring fully owned solar panels.

With properties of this standard rarely available Palmer and Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: B . . .

A charming and HEAVILY EXTENDED, DETACHED RESIDENCE, located in a PRIVATE AND SECLUDED position in the popular village of GREAT BROMLEY..

Great Bromley is a village located between Colchester, Manningtree and Weeley, all of which have rail links into London Liverpool Street Station and provides easy access onto the A120/A12 road links. The plot is around ONE ACRE in total, surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The property has been enjoyed for many years by the current occupiers and they have maintained the main residence and many outbuildings on offer of the time spent here. There is an OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL with patio surround.

The accommodation approaches a whopping 4,000 sq. ft in all which includes separate dwellings used as games rooms, gymnasium, garages, and offices. Depending on your requirements, these could be made into potentially anything you would require or an annexe (stp).

Internally, the property has five bedrooms on the first floor which includes a principal bedroom with a modern re-fitted en-suite and spectacular field views from the Juliet balcony. There is a separate family sized bathroom as well.

The ground floor has an entrance hall that immediately grabs your attention, with versatile accommodation branching off including a Lounge, sitting room, sunroom, family room, study, generous utility room and an entertaining kitchen/breakfast room.

This is a ONE OFF opportunity to be able to purchase something like this in such a secluded position with so much potential still. We advise an early internal viewing. The heating system is Oil fired. . . .

Palmer and Partners are delighted to present to the market this impressive four bedroom detached house situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a prestigious Lexden location and on a generous corner plot.

Located just off the desirable Lexden Road, to the west of Colchester, the property is within walking distance of excellent schooling and areas of open greensward. There is straightforward access to the city centre, which offers a wide range of shops, Mercury Theatre, Colchester's Castle Park, A12 dual carriageway and mainline railway station.

The ground floor of this executive family home offers an entrance lobby, entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, conservatory, generous kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, utility room, rear lobby, bathroom, kitchenette, additional sitting room and study. The first floor boasts a master bedroom suit with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, three further generous double bedrooms and shower room. Externally the property benefits from having ample off road parking for numerous vehicles, a detached double garage with power and lighting and a private enclosed rear garden.

With properties in this location highly sought after Palmer and Partners would advise the earliest possible viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: D . . .

***GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £850,000***
Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this impressive six bedroom detached house, situated in the popular village of Elmstead, to the east of Colchester. There are shopping facilities within the village for day-to-day needs and Colchester is a short drive away providing a further range of shopping facilities and restaurants.

Internally the beautifully presented accommodation is finished to a high standard throughout and comprises a large entrance hallway, living room, further reception room, cloakroom, exquisite open plan kitchen/diner/snug, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor the master bedroom benefits from a dressing room and an en-suite, there are three further bedrooms, two of which have en-suites, and a family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor.

This family home is further enhanced by having a generous size rear garden, driveway to the front providing ample off road parking and giving access to the garage. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: C . . .

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this beautifully unique five bedroom, detached house positioned, in a private location on the enviable Distillery lane in the Old Heath area of Colchester. The property's location offers privacy and tranquillity whilst also being within a short walk from a range of useful shops and amenities including the East of England Co-op along with Bannatyne Health Club, well regarded schooling and the University Of Essex Colchester campus.

Internally the stunning accommodation offers an entrance porch and hallway, a spacious living and dining area flooded with natural light from the bi folding doors flowing effortlessly into the modern fitted kitchen along with two further reception rooms and shower room on the ground floor ideal for hosting guests/ a home office space. The first floor comprises three good sized double bedrooms along with a family bathroom and en suite bathroom to the master.

The property is further enhanced by a charming, fully landscaped rear garden offering the perfect space for entertaining and relaxing, whilst to the front of the property is a gated block paved driveway and double garage offering secure parking for up to 10 vehicles.

With properties of this specification rarely available, Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: C . . .

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this extended, detached, four bedroom, family home situated in the desirable area of Prettygate to the west of Colchester. The property is within close proximity to nearby shopping facilities that include a Co-Op store, newsagent, library and pharmacy. Schooling facilities nearby are highly popular with primary and secondary including Philip Morant Secondary School, St. Benedicts and primary schools of Prettygate, Home Farm and St. Teresa.

Internally, the ground floor accommodation complete with underfloor heating comprises of an entrance hall with access to the integral garage, living room with box bay window and feature log burner, second reception room, ground floor cloakroom, utility room housing the combination boiler and has space for appliances, modern open plan kitchen/dining/living room featuring bi-folding doors along the rear, three Velux windows, kitchen island with Neff induction hob and AEG extractor fan, and integrated appliances.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and three with built-in fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom.

The property is further enhanced by having a generously sized, east facing rear garden with a raised patio area, summerhouse and side access leading to the driveway, providing off road parking and garage with electric up and over door. Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: C . . .

***GUIDE PRICE £725,000 TO £750,000***
Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this beautifully presented six bedroom detached family home situated in the sought after village of Eight Ash Green, providing excellent A12 access, village living with local schools, shops and amenities, as well as being close to Marks Tey station with mainline links to London Liverpool Street.

The spacious accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, of an entrance hallway, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, lounge with feature fireplace and exposed brick wall, utility room, cloakroom, bedroom/second reception room with en-suite/ground floor family bathroom and walk-in wardrobe/office. There is a further bedroom on the ground floor and double garage which could be utilised as a potential annexe with planning permission granted under application number 161963 for a single storey extension to create a self-contained unit with a bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor are four bedrooms, with an en-suite to bedroom one and a further family bathroom.

The property is further enhanced by having a generous size, south facing rear garden which wraps around the property, large parking area to the rear providing ample off road parking and a double and single garage.

Palmer & Partners would strongly recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment . . .

Offered for sale with no onward chain, is this beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home, situated in the picturesque village of Ardleigh, to the north-east of Colchester. The property is well placed for the nearby waterside town of Manningtree with its excellent shopping and recreational amenities and mainline railway station. Ardleigh itself benefits from a pre-school, two public houses, Post Office and convenience store, whilst Colchester's City centre is within comfortable driving distance with its further shopping facilities, numerous bars, restaurants and Mercury Theatre.

Internally the accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, modern fitted kitchen/diner, utility room and two reception rooms on the ground floor. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom.

The property is positioned in a cul-de-sac of only three properties and benefits from having a large, private rear garden, driveway to the front providing off road parking and giving access to the garage. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: B . . .

Pleasantly nestled in a NEW DEVELOPMENT OF JUST EIGHT, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED DETACHED BUNGALOWS, in the award winning village of ELMSTEAD MARKET, lies this spacious property approaching 1,700 Sq. Ft of accommodation.

This property has the benefit of having a DOUBLE GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY, air source heat pumps with underfloor heating, attractive landscaping with a GENEROUS AND LARGER THAN AVERAGE PLOT, double glazed UPVC windows and doors, OAK INTERNAL DOORS, modern bathroom furniture with stylish tiling and a SUPER IMPRESSIVE KITCHEN/LIVING AREA.

As agents, we would recommend an early internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises, entrance hall with airing cupboard and separate double coat cupboard, lounge, open plan kitchen/living/dining room, family bathroom, master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, and two further double bedrooms.

Entrance hall
Lounge 27’5 x 13’
Kitchen/Diner 27’2 x 16’1
Bedroom One 11’8 x 11’3
En-Suite 6’4 x 5’1
Dressing room 6’4 x 6’4
Bedroom Two 13’6 x 10’9
Bedroom Three 11’8 x 10’9
Bathroom 9’7 x 6’7

The attractive village of Elmstead Market sits between Colchester and the pretty villages of the Tendering Peninsula, giving the perfect balance of town and country. The village has good local amenities including a Budgens store, primary school, and doctors surgery. The A133, A120 and A12 carriageways mean there are excellent links to Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and beyond. The villages of Alresford and Wivenhoe are just a few miles away and have mainline stations to London Liverpool Street.

All properties at Oak Tree Place come with a 10 year LABC build warranty and the specification as standard includes (but is not limited to); fully integrated kitchens with solid worktops and Neff appliances, high specification Roca sanitaryware with chrome fittings, ceramic tiled flooring to bathrooms and kitchens, carpets to hallways, living areas and bedrooms, eco-friendly air source heat pumps.

Council Tax Band - TBC

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via air source heat pump. There are private drainage treatment plants for each property which have a pump system requiring minimal electricity usage.

EPC rating - TBC

Service Charge - There is a management charge for occupants of this site of approx. £150 per year for the upkeep of communal areas. The maintenance remains the responsibility of the builder until such time the development is complete. At which point South East Developments will resign, a management company will be appointed and residents offered to become members. . . .

*** Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000 ***

Palmer & Partners are delighted to offer to the market this substantial four bedroom detached bungalow with two self-contained annexes, situated in the sought after village of Birch. Birch itself offers a primary school, church, local pub, countryside walks and a bus service into the city centre. Stane Retail Park in Stanway is within easy reach with many national retailers, as well as Marks Tey train station and the A12 being close by.

Internally the beautifully presented accommodation comprises entrance hallway, lounge, good size kitchen/diner, stunning second reception room, utility room, four bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom. The bungalow also benefits from having two self-contained annexes situated in the rear garden.

Externally there is a generous size, south-west facing rear garden with summerhouse and 'in and out' driveway to the front providing ample off road parking. Palmer & Partners would recommend an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: TBC . . .

Palmer & Partners are delighted to of present to the market an opportunity to purchase this six bedroom detached house, currently split into two, 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, situated to the south of Colchester within easy reach of local shopping facilities and walking distance of three schools. Central Colchester is easily accessible with its excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and Mercury theatre. For the commuter the mainline railway station is within comfortable driving distance with its excellent links to London Liverpool Street.

The property is further enhanced by having a generous size, south-west facing rear garden, large cabin, quadruple garage, further outbuildings and driveway providing ample off road parking. Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment. EPC: TBC . . .