Let Semi-detached

130 HIGH STREET

COLCHESTER, EARLS COLNE, ESSEX CO6 2RB

2 beds 2 baths 893 sq ft Listed 18 Apr 2018 (-2982d)

£850 pcm

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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

Situated within the heart of the Village, a 17th Century Grade ll Listed two bedroomed cottage.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Rental Range

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

Low £1,107/mo
Realistic £1,230/mo
Optimistic £1,353/mo

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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