Elmstead Road, Colchester, CO4 3AA
Listed 5 Aug 2026 · Colchester
How the price compares
Key features
- Four-bedroom semi-detached house arranged over two floors
- Approx. 916 sq. ft. (85.2 sq. m.) of accommodation
- Two reception rooms including a separate sitting room and dining room/ground floor bedroom
- Spacious fitted kitchen with ground floor shower room
- First floor bathroom serving four bedrooms
- Generous, mature rear garden with excellent privacy, NO ONWARD CHAIN
- Potential to modernise and personalise throughout (subject to any necessary consents)
- Convenient location close to the University of Essex, local amenities and transport links
About this home
A spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home offering flexible accommodation, generous gardens and excellent potential for improvement. With two reception rooms, a good-sized kitchen, ground floor shower room and first floor bathroom, the property would suit families, investors or those seeking a home close to the University of Essex. The large mature rear garden and established front garden further enhance its appeal. The Property The accommodation begins with an entrance hall leading to a bright sitting room featuring a bay window overlooking the front garden. A second reception room offers flexibility as a dining room, family room or ground floor bedroom. To the rear, the fitted kitchen provides a range of storage units, ample worktop space and direct access to the garden, with a ground floor shower room beyond. Upstairs, the first floor comprises four bedrooms of varying sizes together with a family bathroom. While well maintained, the property offers scope for cosmetic updating to create a modern family home. The Outside The property is set back from the road behind an elevated front garden with steps leading to the entrance. To the rear is a generous, enclosed garden bordered by mature hedging and established trees, providing a good degree of privacy and plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening or family use. Side access adds further convenience. The Area Elmstead Road is a well-established residential location in north Colchester, offering easy access to local shops, schools and everyday amenities. The University of Essex is nearby, making the property particularly attractive for families, academics or investment buyers. Colchester city centre provides a wide range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, while excellent transport links include regular bus services, nearby railway stations with connections to London Liverpool Street, and convenient access to the A12 for commuting. Further Information
Tenure - Freehold Council Tax - Colchester Band B
Construction - Brick Mains Gas, Sewerage, Electricity and Water Mobile Coverage EE Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors. O2 Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors. 3 Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors. Vodafone Good outdoor and in-home There is a good chance of getting a connection good enough to support mobile services in a typical home, as well as outdoors. Broadband Coverage The table shows the predicted broadband services in your area. Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability Standard 12 Mbps 1 Mbps Good Superfast 80 Mbps 20 Mbps Good Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps Good Networks in your area - Virgin Media, Openreach
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 850 sq ft / 79 sq m
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Hythe Station0.3 mi
- Colchester Town Station1.3 mi
- Wivenhoe Station2.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CO4 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £320k · detached £425k · terraced £278k · flat £173k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AA | Detached Freehold | 10 Dec 2025 | £269,000 |
| 38 Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AA | Detached Freehold | 5 Aug 2025 | £365,000 |
| 14 Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AA | Detached Freehold | 9 Jul 2025 | £295,000 |
| 9 Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AA | Semi-detached Freehold | 4 Oct 2024 | £220,000 |
| 6 Clingoe Court, Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AB | Flat Leasehold | 29 Apr 2024 | £123,000 |
| 42 Elmstead Road Colchester CO4 3AA | Terraced Freehold | 19 Mar 2024 | £375,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO4
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Naked Agents, Powered by eXp, Colchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/08/2026.
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