# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CO3 9EA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £231,500 Nov 2014 | ## Description **GUIDE PRICE £325,000-£350,000** This charming three/four-bedroom detached home is ideally located on the popular Firstore Drive, situated in the sought-after West Side of Colchester. Perfectly positioned for family living, this property offers a blend of space, style, and practicality, making it a perfect choice for growing families. The area of Stanway, where this property is situated, offers a host of amenities that cater to all your everyday needs. There are excellent local shops, including a range of supermarkets and retail parks, ideal for those who enjoy a shopping spree. Colchester’s bustling town centre is just a short drive away, offering an abundance of high street stores, restaurants, and leisure facilities. For those commuting, Marks Tey Station is only a brief drive, offering great transport links to London and beyond. Stanway also benefits from a number of well-regarded schools, making it an attractive option for families with young children. In addition, there are excellent bus routes close by, providing easy access to the town centre and surrounding areas. The property itself ticks all the boxes for family living. As you enter, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall leading to a generous 26ft family lounge/diner. This expansive space offers plenty of room for the whole family to relax, dine, and entertain. The modern fitted kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden, is equipped with a fitted cooker and hob, providing a sleek and functional space for family meals. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a useful utility room, offering additional space for laundry and extra storage. For added convenience, the ground floor features a W/C, ideal for guests and family use. The property boasts a fantastic previous garage conversion, now transformed into a spacious fourth bedroom with its own private entrance from the front. This versatile room could also be used as a playroom, study, or home office, depending on your needs. Outside, the large rear garden is a standout feature. It offers various areas, including a well-maintained lawn, a patio for outdoor dining, and ample space for garden sheds (three of which will remain). The garden provides an ideal setting for children to play or for family gatherings. To the front, the property benefits from a driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, with plenty of on-road parking available for guests, ensuring there are no parking issues. Moving on upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The bathrooms comes fully equipped with a bath with shower attachment over, majoritly tiled, low level W/C and wash hand basin. The main first floor landing is airy, bright. The property has modern decor throughout and offers an opportunity to acquire a detached home offered with NO WORK REQUIRED. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £231,500 | 27/11/2014 | 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:** -31% ## 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):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (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:** 3.2% - **10y growth:** 22.5% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)