# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (CT5 3RW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Citronella Road Chestfield CT5, CT5 3RW |
| Price | £1,500 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £360,000 |

## Description

*** Open House Saturday 1st November via appointment only *** This stunning home oozes space and contemporary style throughout, offering modern living in a highly sought-after development.

The property features a spacious entrance hallway, cloakroom, and a beautifully designed open-plan living area with useful under-stairs storage and French doors leading out to a private enclosed rear garden — perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with an integrated oven, hob, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, blending style and practicality seamlessly.

Upstairs, the master bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a luxurious en suite shower room, while the second double bedroom is served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside, the property boasts a private rear garden and driveway parking.

Situated on a fabulous development with excellent access to the surrounding area and within easy reach of Chestfield & Swalecliffe mainline train station, this property perfectly combines convenience and comfort. To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker

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## Floorplans

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## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,141/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,268/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,395/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Queens Road, CT5 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Tankerton Road, CT5 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Olympia Way, CT5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Olympia Way, CT5 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Olympia Way, CT5 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Olympia Way, CT5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Ivy House Road, CT5 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Ivy House Road, CT5 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,269/mo (8 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1000%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,094/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3018.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Flood risk

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

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