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51 BARLEY ROAD

FRINTON-ON-SEA, KIRBY CROSS, ESSEX CO13 0FR

5 beds 2 baths 1,518 sq ft Listed 3 Mar 2026 (-112d)

£450,000

Reduced on 27 Mar 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

141 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£429,995 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£3,191/m²

Local average

£416,467 (+8.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,830 of 33,755)

Street crime

50 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Four/Five Bedroom Detached Family Home
  • Modern En-Suite Shower Room To Master Bedroom
  • 19'8" Lounge With 'French' Doors To Rear Garden
  • 18'3" Fully Integrated Modern Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Ground Floor Bedroom Five/Study
  • Ground Floor Cloakroom/First Floor Bathroom
  • Energy-Efficient Home, Newly Built In 2021
  • Detached Garage & Off Street Parking
  • No Onward Chain
  • EPC Rating B/ Council Tax Band - E

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
Yes

Description

Newly built in 2021 on a stunning corner plot location on the popular 'Finches Park' development in Kirby Cross, Fentons Estate Agents have the pleasure in bringing to market this modern FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME. Offering over 1500 sq.ft. of beautifully designed living accommodation this ENERGY EFFICIENT home boasts a stunning fully integrated kitchen/dining room, 19'8" lounge, ground floor cloakroom and a first floor bathroom and en-suite to master bedroom. To the rear is a 56' lawned garden with two entertaining areas and a private access door leading to a detached garage. Being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN an early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the property which is on offer.

Accommodation comprises of approximate room sizes

Obscured sealed unit double glazed entrance door leading to:

Hallway - Stair flight to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Wood laminate flooring. Radiator. Doors to:

Lounge - 19'8" x 12'7" - Wood laminate flooring. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed 'French' style doors leading to rear. Sealed unit double glazed window to front with fitted shutters.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 18'3" x 11'3" - Fitted with a range of matching fronted units. Bevelled edge quartz work surfaces. Inset butler style bowl sink with mixer tap. Inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood above. Built in double oven under. Further selection of matching units both at eye and floor level. Integrated fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Enclosed combination boiler providing heating and hot water throughout. Spotlights. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to side. Sealed unit double glazed 'French' style doors leading to rear garden.

Utility Room - 6'5" x 6' - Rolled edge work surface. Inset stainless steel bowl sink drainer unit. Floor level storage cupboard and eye level fitted shelving. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Wood laminate flooring. Radiator. Obscured sealed unit double glazed door giving access to rear.

Cloakroom - White suite comprising of low level W/C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Fitted extractor fan. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window to side.

Bedroom Five/Study - 9'1" x 8'5" - Wood laminate flooring. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspect with fitted shutters.

First Floor Landing - Two built in storage cupboards. Loft access. Radiator. Doors to:

Master Bedroom - 16' + dr x 11'3" - Fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Radiator. Wood laminate flooring. Sealed unit double glazed window to front with fitted shutters. Door to:

En-Suite - Suite comprises of low level W/C. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Fitted shower cubicle with sliding door and wall mounted shower. Tiled splashback. Tiled flooring. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window to side.

Bedroom Two - 13'5" x 9'1" - Fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Wood laminated flooring. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed windows to front and side with fitted shutters.

Bedroom Three - 11'7" x 9'2" - Fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Wood laminated flooring. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed windows to front with fitted shutters.

Bedroom Four - 11'6" x 8' - Wood laminated flooring. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to rear with fitted shutters.

Bathroom - Suite comprises of low level W/C. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Enclosed panelled bath with fitted shower screen and wall mounted shower attachment. Tiled splashback. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window to front.

Outside - Rear - 56' - Wood decked seating area. Part shingled area with further patio seating area. Majority laid to lawn. Enclosed by panel fencing. Private access to to home office/garage. Gate giving access to front.

Home Office - 9'8" x 7'8" - Power and lighting connected. Wood laminated flooring. Part tiled wall. Door giving access to:

Garage - 15' x 10' - Power and lighting connected. Up and over door to front.

Outside - Front - low maintenance corner plot. Majority shingled. Pathway leading to entrance door. Hard standing block paved driveway providing off street parking leading to detached garage. Enclosed by low level fencing.

Disclaimer - Wide Angle Lens Etc - These Particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. They should not be relied upon as a statement of fact and interested parties must verify their accuracy personally. All internal & some outside photographs are taken with a wide angle lens, therefore before arranging a viewing, room sizes should be taken into consideration.

Aml - MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS (INFORMATION OF THE PAYER) REGULATIONS 2017 - When agreeing a purchase, prospective purchasers will be asked to undertake Identification checks including producing photographic identification and proof of residence documentation along with source of funds information.

Material Information - Freehold Property - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Tendring District Council
Council Tax Band: E
Payable 2025/2026 £2709.47 Per Annum

Any Additional Property Charges: N/A

Services Connected: (Gas): Yes
(Electricity): Yes
(Water): Yes
(Sewerage Type): Mains Drainage
(Telephone, Broadband & Mobile Coverage): For Current Correct Information Please Visit:

Non Standard Property Features To Note: N/A

Listed by

Frinton-on-Sea

Fentons Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 172795622

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 06/12/2021

Expiry date: 05/12/2031

Current heating cost: £300/year

Potential heating cost: £302/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/12/2021 (4 years ago) £429,995

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
3 OATSIDE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FU £462,000 28/11/2025 Detached
3 RYE WAY, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FT £450,000 24/11/2025 Detached
49 HALSTEAD ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0LR £620,000 27/06/2025 Detached
Same street 81 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £449,995 06/06/2025 Detached
5 ELM GROVE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0HH £200,000 04/04/2025 Detached
Same street 9 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £242,500 22/11/2024 Terraced
Same street 100 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £349,995 21/12/2023 Detached
Same street 92 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £494,995 25/10/2023 Detached
28A HALSTEAD ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0LW £119,000 26/05/2023 Detached
13 SOUTHCROFT CLOSE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0QD £230,000 24/01/2023 Detached
Same street 42 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £420,000 06/01/2023 Detached
29 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £329,995 22/12/2022 Detached
27 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £489,995 21/12/2022 Detached
17 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £364,995 16/12/2022 Detached
19 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £339,995 16/12/2022 Detached
11 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £399,995 16/12/2022 Detached
10 ELM GROVE, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0HH £280,000 14/12/2022 Detached
15 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £379,995 14/12/2022 Detached
9 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £379,995 12/12/2022 Detached
25 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £455,995 02/12/2022 Detached
31 FRINTON ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0LD £320,000 02/12/2022 Detached
21 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £416,995 28/11/2022 Detached
23 WHEATSHEAF, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FS £416,995 18/11/2022 Detached
85 HALSTEAD ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0LR £735,000 20/10/2022 Detached
61 FRINTON ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0LD £465,000 29/09/2022 Detached
Same street 82 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £460,000 31/05/2022 Detached
Same street 59 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £459,995 30/05/2022 Detached
Same street 78 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £143,452 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 53 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £389,995 31/03/2022 Detached
Same street 57 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £434,995 31/03/2022 Detached
Same street 80 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £314,995 28/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 76 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £299,995 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 74 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £299,995 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 72 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £371,995 22/12/2021 Detached
Same street 78 BARLEY ROAD, KIRBY CROSS, FRINTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO13 0FR £124,198 22/12/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £350,473 (15 sales)

Area average: £392,798 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.1%
10y growth 25.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tendring. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2%
5y (index) 10.8%
10y (index) 40.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tendring. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £945/mo
Realistic £1,050/mo
Optimistic £1,155/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tendring.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chestnut Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Coronation Garage 0.1 miles
Train station Kirby Cross 0.5 miles
Train station Frinton-on-Sea 0.9 miles
Shop Walton and Frinton RNLI Shop 2.0 miles
Shop Shirl's Shells 2.1 miles
Hospital Clacton Hospital 5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Public order 5
Criminal damage and arson 4
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 3
Other theft 3
Anti-social behaviour 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 50

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
Kirby Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 11 Mar 2019
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Jan 2020
Hamford Primary Academy Primary 1.0 miles Good — 16 Jan 2023
Tendring Technology College Secondary 1.1 miles Good — 16 Jul 2024
St Philomena's School Other 1.2 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250
Target investor price (1%) £105,000
  • 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).