# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CO14 8RE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 54 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, ESSEX CO14 8RE |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 141 m² |
| Last sold | £325,000 Sep 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/08/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,000/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,100

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8620-7728-7300-2135-4226)

## Description

***THREE BEDROOMS*17' LOUNGE*SEPARATE DINING AREA*STUDY*GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM & FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM*DOUBLE GLAZED VERANDAH WITH UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS*NO ONWARD CHAIN*VIEWING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED***

**DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES AS FOLLOWS:

DOUBLE GLAZED DOOR TO:

ENTRANCE HALL** With radiator, staircase to first floor, window to front.

**SHOWER ROOM** Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. radiator, electric towel radiator, window to side.

**LOUNGE** 17' x 13'3 (5.18m x 4.04m) Radiator, feature fire place with gas fire, double glazed window to rear with farmland views, double glazed sliding doors to sun lounge, archway through to

**DINING AREA** 10'10 x 10'8 (3.3m x 3.25m) Radiator, double glazed window to rear.

**SUN LOUNGE** 10'6 x 4'3 (3.2m x 1.3m) Double glazed windows and doors to garden, views over farmland, double glazed door to

**STUDY** 10'3 x 9'6 > 6'9 (3.12m x 2.9m > 2.06m) Radiator, double glazed window to front.

**BEDROOM** 13'3 x 8'9 (4.04m x 2.67m) Radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, window to front.

**KITCHEN** 13'2 x 8'9 (4.01m x 2.67m) Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, a range of light oak style base and eye level units with roll edge work surfaces and complimentary tiling, breakfast bar, fridge freezer space, gas fired boiler space for automatic washing machine, radiator, double glazed windows to front and side, half glazed door to 

**CONSERVATORY** 11'6 x 7'8 (3.51m x 2.34m) Glazed lean to style with door to garden.

**FIRST FLOOR LANDING** Access to loft space, walk in airing cupboard with further access to eaves space, velux window to front.

**BEDROOM** 15'9 x 12'2 > 8'8 (4.8m x 3.71m > 2.64m) Currently used as a sitting room, there is a range of fitted wardrobes, access to eaves space, two radiators, window to rear, sliding doors to enclosed **VERANDAH** 9'6 x 6' (2.9m x 1.83m) being fully double glazed with uninterrupted views over farmland towards marina and Harwich

**BEDROOM** 11'10 x 9'2 (3.61m x 2.79m) Radiator, fitted wardrobes, window to side

**BATHROOM** Three piece suite comprising panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c.radiator, electric towel radiator, complimentary tiling, window to side.

**OUTSIDE**  The front is shingle with some shrub beds, drive leading to **GARAGE** with electric up and over door, power and light connected, personal door to the fully enclosed rear garden, being approximately 65' x 40' an irregular shaped garden laid to lawn with a paved patio, outside tap backing onto open farm land with uninterrupted views.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.  References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller.  The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.  Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars.  They may however be available by separate negotiation.  Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5421202
- **Address:** 54 Wade Reach, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8RE
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/02/2008
- **Work Completed:** 25/01/2008
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 54 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £325,000 | 21/09/2020 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 GOULDINGS AVENUE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QL | £235,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 16 THORNS WAY, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SB | £305,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 46 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £300,000 | 15/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BURNHAM CLOSE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SX | £259,000 | 27/08/2025 | Detached |
| 2 HUBBARDS CHASE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SG | £280,000 | 03/06/2025 | Detached |
| 2 HUBBARDS CHASE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SG | £280,000 | 03/06/2025 | Detached |
| 15 THORNS WAY, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SB | £275,000 | 20/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £268,000 | 16/04/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £275,000 | 02/03/2023 | Detached |
| 105 CLAYS ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SD | £450,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 10 CLAYS ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SA | £210,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 57 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £365,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BRIAN BISHOP CLOSE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QH | £260,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BURNHAM CLOSE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SX | £290,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £325,000 | 11/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £285,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 GOULDINGS AVENUE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QL | £290,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 12 GOULDINGS AVENUE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QL | £290,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 24 THORNS WAY, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SB | £278,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| 73 CLAYS ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SD | £295,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £330,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 35 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £172,500 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £259,995 | 26/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 99 CLAYS ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SD | £290,000 | 25/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 WADE REACH, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RE | £340,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached |
| 4 BRIAN BISHOP CLOSE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QH | £229,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 97 KIRBY ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RB | £583,308 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 20 BRIAN BISHOP CLOSE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8QH | £280,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 3 LOWES CHASE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8SQ | £285,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |
| 14 THE RIDGE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RF | £345,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £292,050 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £300,465 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £344,571 (14 Detached, CO14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -21.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £945/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,050/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,155/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:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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:** £1,915/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.7%
- **10y growth:** 67.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

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

## Flood risk

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

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