The Causeway, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AA
Listed 27 Aug 2026 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Colchester
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Key features
- Immediate ‘exchange of contracts’ available
- Being sold via ‘Secure Sale’
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Well Maintained Throughout
- Generous Rear Garden
- Field Views
- Close To Amenities
- Ample Driveway Parking
- Detached Family Home
- Three Bedrooms
About this home
Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £350,000
This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.
Nestled in the desirable village of Great Horkesley, to the north of Colchester, this beautifully presented timber framed two/three-bedroom detached home is offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a smooth and swift move. Immaculately maintained throughout, the property enjoys a tranquil setting backing directly onto open fields, with truly stunning, well-tended rear gardens that offer a peaceful and private retreat. The garden also boasts multiple sheds and a charming garden room, perfect for hobbies, storage, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading to a generous lounge at the front of the property. A fitted kitchen opens into a spacious conservatory with French doors that frame glorious views of the rear garden—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A stylish and high-specification family bathroom features a bath with shower over and also a separate shower cubicle, while a practical utility room adds further convenience to the layout.
Upstairs, you will find two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a further single bedroom, making this a superb option for families, professionals, or those looking to downsize in comfort. The front of the property offers private off-road parking for two to three vehicles.
Great Horkesley offers a wonderful village lifestyle with amenities including two public houses and the highly regarded Bishop William Ward Primary School. The property is also within easy reach of Trinity Secondary School in Chesterwell, the A12, and Colchester North Station, providing excellent transport links. The historic market town of Sudbury and the picturesque villages of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also close by.
With its immaculate condition, exceptional gardens backing onto open countryside, and no onward chain, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.
Entrance Hallway Entrance door, double glazed window, door to:
Sitting Room 16'3" x 14'2" Double glazed windows to front and side, stairs rising to the first floor landing, feature fireplace, radiator, door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15'4" x 10'1" Double glazed window to rear looking into the conservatory, door to side, wall and base level units, butler sink mixer tap over, oven and hob, extractor fan, worktops, integrated appliances, door to:
Utility Room Double glazed window to front, worktops, space for appliances
Bathroom 12'1" x 5'9" Double glazed window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, shower cubicle
Conservatory 13'5" x 11'3" Double glazed windows and bi-folding doors to rear leading out onto the rear garden
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to side, doors leading off
Master Bedroom 13'2" x 10'10" Double glazed windows to front, radiator
Bedroom Two 10'11" x 8'11" Double glazed window to rear, wardrobe, radiator
Bedroom Three 6'11" x 6'2" Double glazed window to rear, radiator
Front of Property Driveway providing off road parking, gate to side leading into the rear garden
Rear Garden Fully enclosed and private, mainly laid to lawn, pond, flower beds, trees and shrubs, large patio seating area, two summerhouses with power and electric connected, gate to rear with access to the fields
Agents Note: The property has recently had the main incoming power line upgrade to 100amps, had a new consumer unit fitted and a 7kW smart AC EV charge point fitted too.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’, and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.
A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.
Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Back garden
- Heating
- Oil
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Colchester Station2.8 mi
- Colchester Town Station3.9 mi
- Hythe Station4.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CO6 over the last 12 months: detached £490k · semi-detached £343k · terraced £280k · flat £155k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Barn, The Causeway Colchester CO6 4EJ | Detached Freehold | 4 Jun 2026 | £450,000 |
| Little Corders, The Causeway Colchester CO6 4AB | Detached Freehold | 22 Aug 2025 | £1,100,000 |
| Chapel Cottage, The Causeway Colchester CO6 4AB | Detached Freehold | 21 May 2025 | £490,000 |
| Skinflint Cottage, The Causeway Colchester CO6 4EG | Detached Freehold | 26 Mar 2025 | £390,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO6
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 Harris + Wood, Chesterwell on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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