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Scythe Way, Prettygate, Colchester
For sale
£325,000Guide price

Scythe Way, Prettygate, Colchester, CO3 4SJ

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 13 days ago · Colchester

How the price compares

This home£325,000
Median 3 bed in CO3£365k44 homes listed · £348 per sq ft
Difference-11%below the area median

Key features

  • PRETTYGATE LOCATION
  • CUL-DE-SAC
  • EN-SUITE
  • EXTENDED
  • WEST COLCHESTER
  • MUST BE VIEWED
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS
  • FIRST TIME BUYERS

About this home

OVERVIEW Guide Price: £325,000 - £350,000

Presenting this spacious three-bedroom detached family home, ideally situated within a highly desirable, modern development in the heart of Prettygate. Available with no onward chain, this property offers generous living spaces throughout, a private rear garden, off-road parking, and a detached single garage.

Ground Floor Accommodation

- Entrance Hall: A welcoming entry with stairs ascending to the first floor, a convenient understairs storage cupboard, and doors leading to the kitchen, cloakroom, and living areas.

- Kitchen: Positioned at the front of the property, featuring a range of matching base and eye-level units, work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, an inset sink/drainer, and a dedicated cupboard housing the gas boiler. Equipped with a built-in oven, gas hob, and extractor hood, with ample under-counter and freestanding space for appliances, and a double-glazed window to the front.

- Lounge / Dining Room: A bright and expansive living space set at the rear of the home, featuring two sets of double-glazed French doors that open directly into the conservatory.

- Cloakroom: Accessible from the main hallway.

First Floor Accommodation - Landing: Provides access to all three bedrooms, the family bathroom, and a useful airing cupboard.

- Bedroom One: A spacious principal bedroom located at the front of the property, boasting a feature box bay window, a built-in wardrobe, and a private en-suite shower room complete with a low-level WC, wash hand basin, and shower cubicle.

- Bedrooms Two & Three: Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms providing versatile family accommodation.

- Family Bathroom: A modern fitted bathroom serving the additional bedrooms. Outside & Parking.

- Rear Garden: A private, fully enclosed outdoor space primarily laid to lawn, complemented by a patio area perfect for outdoor seating, and a side gate providing secure access to the front.

- Garage & Parking: A driveway to the front delivers convenient off-road parking. The detached single garage features power and lighting connection, an electric roller door, and excellent additional storage space.

Location

Situated on Scythe Way in the sought-after Prettygate district of Colchester, the home is exceptionally well-placed for highly regarded local schooling, including Home Farm Primary, Prettygate Primary, Philip Morant, and St Benedict's Catholic College. The location also offers straightforward access to the A12 dual carriageway and the nearby Stane and Tollgate Retail Parks, which host a Sainsbury's Superstore, petrol filling station, and a wide array of national retailers.

AGENTS NOTES 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.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Colchester Town Station2.0 mi
  • Colchester Station2.1 mi
  • Hythe Station3.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CO3 over the last 12 months: detached £450k · semi-detached £335k · flat £175k · terraced £293k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
16 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
18 Jun 2026£460,000
45 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
13 Feb 2026£350,000
27 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
4 Dec 2025£465,000
35 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
28 Nov 2025£465,000
33 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
28 Feb 2025£458,000
22 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
20 Nov 2024£295,000
18 Scythe Way
Colchester CO3 4SJ
Detached
Freehold
30 Oct 2024£435,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO3

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,626£32,500 deposit · £292,500 loan
Stamp Duty£6,250England rates

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 John Alexander, Essex on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 26/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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