# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CO3 9EA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA |
| Price | £249,995 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £240,000 Mar 2012 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

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.

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £240,000 | 23/03/2012 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £471,273 (53 Detached, CO3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Colchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,095/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,217/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 15%
- **10y growth:** 18.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 35%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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