130 HIGH STREET
COLCHESTER, EARLS COLNE, ESSEX CO6 2RB
£850 pcm
Property details
Floor area
83 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,173 of 33,755)
Street crime
9 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Sitting room with Inglenook Fireplace * Dining Room * Kitchen * Utility Room * Shower Room * Landing * Two Double Bedrooms * Bathroom * Gas Fired Heating * Secluded Rear Garden * EPC Band Rating E
The accommodation comprises:-
DINING ROOM - 11'11 x 9'10 max
Entered via a solid wooden door with wrought iron fittings. Immediately the character of the property is revealed with exposed beams and studwork. A light-filled room with sash window to front and further window to side aspect, radiator and staircase to first floor with cupboard under. Open studwork to:
SITTING ROOM - 12'5 x 12'
A light-filled room with its main focal point being an Inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam and metal canopy. Exposed beams and studwork, radiator, sash window and further window to front aspect.
KITCHEN - 12'9 x 7'11 max
Fitted matching cream wall and floor units with laminate worktops and up-stands, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer taps over. Integrated Electrolux gas hob with glass splash-back and extractor fan over. Built-in Hotpoint fan-assisted oven and grill. Integrated Bosch dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Window to rear aspect, radiator, recessed lighting to ceiling and wood effect laminate flooring.
SHOWER ROOM - 9'6 x 4'
Fitted with a white suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle with a luxury "Roca" shower column with full-directional hydro-massage jets. Low level flush wc and pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Tiled flooring, window to rear aspect, spotlighting to ceiling and extractor fan.
UTILITY - 5'8 x 4'4
Fitted with Cherry effect units with laminate worktop and upstands, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap over. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Wall-mounted gas-fired boiler, windows to side aspect and door to secluded south facing rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With window to side and rear aspects, radiator and useful storage area.
BEDROOM 1 - 12' x 11'5
Sash window to front aspect, radiator and loft hatch.
BEDROOM 2 - 12' x 7' opening to 6'3 x 3'5
Sash windows to front and side aspect, radiator.
BATHROOM - 9'10 x 5'2
Fitted with a white matching suite comprising large corner bath with mixer tap over and tiled splash-backs. Wall hung w.c. and wash basin with mixer tap. Window to rear aspect, tiled flooring, vanity shelf, radiator, extractor fan and recessed lighting.
GARDEN
Enclosed secluded south facing low maintenance courtyard style garden attractively laid mainly to shingle, with patio area and sunken seating area with wooden pagoda. The garden is enclosed by brick walling and fencing and benefits from a pedestrian side gate.
TERMS Rental for a period of 12 Months initially at £850 per calendar month with a deposit of £1,700 to be paid. WE REGRET NO SMOKING, NO PETS, & EXCELLENT REFERENCES WILL BE REQUIRED. Proof of ID & Residency will also be required. The Tenants will also be responsible for their own contents insurance.
Referencing fees - £200 (inclusive of VAT). This charge is non-refundable once referencing has commenced to cover administration costs. In the event that a Guarantor is required an additional administration charge of £60 (inclusive of VAT) is payable for each individual Guarantor.
VIEWINGS BY CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT WITH PERCIVAL & COMPANY 01787 223879
Listed by
Earls Colne
Percival & Company
Reference: 64953925
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 16/04/2021
Expiry date: 15/04/2031
Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,945
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Braintree. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Temperance Yard | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Church Hill | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | East of England CO-OP | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Colne Engaine Village Shop | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Chappel and Wakes Colne | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Bures | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 8.3 miles |
| Hospital | Colchester General Hospital | 8.4 miles |
| University | University Quays | 10.4 miles |
| University | The Pastures | 10.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 21 Dec 2012 |
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 7 Jul 2017 |
| Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Inadequate — 13 Mar 2023 |
| Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2014 |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Secondary | 2.8 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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