# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CO7 6ES) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HAWTHORN HOUSE, LONG ROAD WEST, COLCHESTER, DEDHAM, ESSEX CO7 6ES | | Price | £800,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 88 m² | | Last sold | £725,000 Aug 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/03/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £719/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2194-9246-1457-5136-1771) ## Description Set back from the road, the entrance leads to ample off-road parking and allows access to both the double garage and this well-presented family home. The property also offers a large outdoor office or games room and mature gardens that create a private and welcoming setting. Approved planning for rear extension and changes to the garage under Colchester reference 230184. The ground floor is arranged to support both everyday living and more formal occasions. The entrance hall sets the tone for the home, leading into a bright kitchen with generous work surfaces, ample storage, and views over the garden. A separate utility room provides further workspace and appliance capacity, along with direct access to the outside. The dining room sits close to the kitchen and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. The main living room is a comfortable and spacious area, filled with natural light from wide doors opening into the conservatory. This additional reception space offers a versatile environment with full-height glazing that connects the interior to the garden throughout the year. A study is also positioned on the ground floor, giving a useful area for work or quiet tasks. Completing the ground floor layout is a cloakroom set just off the entrance hall. The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The main bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook over the front garden and benefits from its own ensuite shower room. The remaining bedrooms offer flexible space suitable for family use, guests, or additional study areas as required. A family bathroom completes the floor, offering a practical space designed to meet everyday needs. The property sits within generous grounds that create a strong sense of privacy from the moment you arrive. A gravelled driveway provides ample parking and leads to a double garage. To the rear, the garden stretches out across an impressive lawn bordered by mature trees and established planting, offering an inviting setting for outdoor enjoyment. A paved terrace sits directly behind the house for easy outdoor dining, while a large, detached outbuilding provides a versatile space suited to use as an office, studio, or games room. ## Property Photos - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/171561428/1125382) - Rear Aspect - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/171561428/1125383) - Living Room - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/171561428/1125384) - Conservatory - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/171561428/1125385) - Front Aspect - ![Garden](/listings/photos/171561428/1125386) - Garden - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/171561428/1125387) - Kitchen - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/171561428/1125388) - Utility Room - ![Study](/listings/photos/171561428/1125389) - Study - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/171561428/1125390) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/171561428/1125391) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171561428/1125392) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171561428/1125393) - Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/171561428/1125394) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171561428/1125395) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171561428/1125396) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/171561428/1125397) - Bathroom - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/171561428/1125398) - Rear Aspect - ![Garden](/listings/photos/171561428/1125399) - Garden - ![Outside Office](/listings/photos/171561428/1125400) - Outside Office - ![Outside Office](/listings/photos/171561428/1125401) - Outside Office - ![Outside Office](/listings/photos/171561428/1125402) - Outside Office - ![Aerial View](/listings/photos/171561428/1125403) - Aerial View - ![Broadband Check](/listings/photos/171561428/1125404) - Broadband Check - ![Mobile Check](/listings/photos/171561428/1125405) - Mobile Check ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/171561428/1125406) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/171561428/1125407) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HAWTHORN HOUSE LONG ROAD WEST, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ES | £725,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | HAWTHORN HOUSE LONG ROAD WEST, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ES | £179,950 | 19/06/1998 | Detached | | HAWTHORN HOUSE LONG ROAD WEST, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ES | £55,274 | 17/05/1996 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £470,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached | | RIDDINGS HOUSE THE HEATH, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BU | £846,892 | 30/10/2025 | Detached | | OAKLEIGH ANCHOR LANE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BX | £745,000 | 22/11/2023 | Detached | | 28 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £310,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached | | 27 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £302,000 | 22/05/2023 | Detached | | 15 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £565,000 | 07/12/2022 | Detached | | IVY COTTAGE THE HEATH, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BT | £1,150,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached | | 20 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £450,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | APPLE TREE COTTAGE ANCHOR LANE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BX | £932,500 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | BERRYFIELDS COGGESHALL ROAD, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ET | £835,000 | 07/09/2022 | Detached | | LONG ACRES COGGESHALL ROAD, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ET | £1,100,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached | | ORCHARD COTTAGE ANCHOR LANE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BX | £960,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 57 DEDHAM MEADE, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6EU | £400,750 | 10/03/2022 | Detached | | BIRCH HOUSE LONG ROAD EAST, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BS | £620,750 | 01/02/2022 | Detached | | NEWHOLME THE HEATH, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6BU | £375,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | KTIMA COGGESHALL ROAD, DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO7 6ET | £455,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £657,368 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £472,377 (57 Detached, CO7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +69.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Colchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,090/mo - **Realistic:** £1,211/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,332/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,100 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £9,091/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -0% - **10y growth:** 19.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 15.3% - **10y growth (index):** 33.9% ## 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)