10 FIRSTORE DRIVE
COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA
£249,995
Property details
Last sold
£240,000 Mar 2012
Local average
£471,273 (-47%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)
Street crime
73 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Ground Floor Cloakroom
- Lounge & Dining Room
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Utility Room
- Four Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Rear Garden Approx 60 ft
- Parking & Garage
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This property is a well presented four bedroom detached family home situated in the popular Lexden area, within close proximity of the A12, mainline train station and Philip Morant secondary school. The property benefits from approx 60 ft rear garden. An early viewing would be strongly advised.
DESCRIPTION
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Steel Entrance Door To:
Entrance Hall
Laminate flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor, doors to:
Cloakroom
Upvc obscure window to rear, low level w.c., corner wash hand basin, tiled splashback, radiator.
Lounge 19' 2" x 11' 10" ( 5.84m x 3.61m )
Upvc window to rear, upvc patio doors to rear, two radiators, laminate flooring, feature fireplace with electric fire inset.
Dining Room 9' 9" x 9' 9" ( 2.97m x 2.97m )
Dual aspect upvc windows to front and side, radiator, laminate flooring.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 12' 10" x 8' 11" ( 3.91m x 2.72m )
Upvc window to front, eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, integrated electric oven with four ring gas hob and extractor over, space for dishwasher, breakfast bar, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, glass panelled door to:
Utility Room 13' 7" x 5' ( 4.14m x 1.52m )
Upvc window to front, obscure glass steel door to garden, eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, spaces for fridge/freezer + washing machine + tumble dryer, wall mounted gas boiler, loft access.
First Floor Accommodation
Landing
Upvc window to side, loft access, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to:
Bedroom One 11' 11" x 10' ( 3.63m x 3.05m )
Upvc window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring, built-in double wardrobe.
Bedroom Two 10' x 9' 11" ( 3.05m x 3.02m )
Upvc window to front, built-in wardrobe, laminate flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Three 8' 10" x 9' 10" ( 2.69m x 3.00m )
Dual aspect upvc windows to front and side, radiator, laminate flooring.
Bedroom Four 8' 10" x 9' ( 2.69m x 2.74m )
Upvc window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring, built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
Upvc obscure window to side, low level concealed unit w.c., vanity wash hand basin, bath with shower over, stainless steel heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Outside
Front
Driveway providing off road parking for approximately two cars and leading to single garage with up and over door and personal door to rear garden.
Rear
The unoverlooked rear garden measures approximately 60 ft and is laid to lawn with patio area, flower and shrub borders, barked play area to the rear of the garden and timber storage shed, all enclosed by panelled fencing. The property backs onto woodland. Gate providing side access.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed down North Hill, turn left at the traffic lights at the bottom, at the roundabout take the third exit onto Westway, at Westway take the first exit onto Colne Bank avenue, continue to follow A133, go through one roundabout, turn right onto Lexden Road, slight right onto Halstead Road, take the first right onto Mellor Chase, take the first right onto Firstore Drive.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Colchester
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 29974351
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/03/2012 (14 years ago) | £240,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 9 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £310,000 | 05/07/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 31 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £350,000 | 26/02/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 47 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| 91 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AN | £465,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 13 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £226,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £395,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 15 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £241,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 14 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £495,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 45 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BEAVER CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DZ | £475,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 44 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £383,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £715,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £390,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 2 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £550,000 | 10/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £390,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 18 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £295,000 | 20/07/2021 | Detached |
| 49 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AJ | £650,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 11 MELLOR CHASE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9BN | £320,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £210,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £331,818 (11 sales)
Area average: £488,333 (9 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Colchester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Colchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Mellor Chase | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | ROL Cruise | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Collier & Catchpole | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Colchester | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | Colchester General Hospital | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Colchester Town | 2.4 miles |
| University | University Quays | 3.7 miles |
| University | The Pastures | 3.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 73 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood House School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 28 Mar 2014 |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 6 Sep 2016 |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 7 Feb 2014 |
| Lexden Springs School | Other | 0.7 miles | Inadequate — 24 Apr 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).