# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CO7 7LT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Harwich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LT | | Price | £730,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £647,500 | ## Description A stunning new detached house built to an extremely high standard by renowned builders, V&B Homes, set in large gardens within this select development of just nine superb homes all benefitting from a 10 year NHBC guarantee,, whilst situated in a convenient position 4 miles to the mainline station and under 3 miles to the A12. Pictures from a similar property. **Description** - A stunning new detached house built to an extremely high standard by renowned builders, V&B Homes, set in large gardens within this select development of just nine superb homes all benefitting from a 10 year NHBC guarantee. **Location** - Ardleigh is a poplar village to the north east of Colchester with a number of facilities including a post office, convenience store, take away, petrol station and it's own primary school to name but a few. Further facilities are within easy reach at nearby Manningtree, 4 miles or the historic Roman town of Colchester is 6 miles. For the commuter, Manningtree is also on the main line, Norwich to London's Liverpool Street where the journey is scheduled for just under the hour. There are a number of activities locally with both Stour sailing club and Ardleigh sailing club close by as well as some stunning walks along the Stour in Constable Country. **Entrance Hall** - **Cloakroom** - 2.21m x 1.14m (7'3 x 3'9) - **Living Room** - 5.35 x 3.95 (17'6" x 12'11") - **Dining Room** - 4.55m x 3.89m (14'11" x 12'9") - **Kitchen** - 5.35 x 3.95 (17'6" x 12'11") - **Orangery** - 4.05 x 3.3 (13'3" x 10'9") - **Utility Room** - 2.15 x 1.7 (7'0" x 5'6") - **Landing** - **Principal Bedroom** - 4.62 x 4.55 (15'1" x 14'11") - **En-Suite** - 2.6 x 1.38 (8'6" x 4'6") - **Bedroom Two** - 3.95 x 3.35 (12'11" x 10'11") - **Bedroom Three** - 3.95 x 2.6 (12'11" x 8'6") - **Bedroom Four** - 3.95 x 2.6 (12'11" x 8'6") - **Bathroom** - 3.95 x 1.85 (12'11" x 6'0") - **Outside And Gardens** - There is a brick paved driveway with turning return providing extra parking leading up to a double garage with twin electric up and over doors. The front garden will be landscaped as per the passed plans with turfed front garden. The rear garden will have a generous patio in Natural Sandstone leading onto turfed rear garden. The garden is large and continues round the side of the property and is enclosed by panelled fencing. **Agents Note** - Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: TBC Services: We understand that mains gas, water, drainage and electricity will be connected to the property. EPC rating: Predicted B All the room photographs are taken from other show houses built by V&B Homes, so that purchasers can visualise the finished product whilst the properties are being built. CGI's are indicative only. Materials are subject to build stage and availability. Measurements are from architects plans and may vary from the built homes. **Directions** - From Ipswich proceed south along the A137, through the villages of Tattingstone and Brantham. Under the railway at Manningtree and at roundabout take the third exit up Coxs Hill. At mini roundabout turn right to Ardleigh /Colchester, continue over railway line and the site will be found further along on the left hand side. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_4380.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721182) - IMG_4380.JPG - ![IMG_4382.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721183) - IMG_4382.JPG - ![IMG_4155.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721184) - IMG_4155.JPG - ![IMG_4156.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721186) - IMG_4156.JPG - ![IMG_4384.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721188) - IMG_4384.JPG - ![IMG_4158.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721189) - IMG_4158.JPG - ![IMG_4149.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721192) - IMG_4149.JPG - ![IMG_4162.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721195) - IMG_4162.JPG - ![IMG_4150.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721199) - IMG_4150.JPG - ![IMG_4151.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721201) - IMG_4151.JPG - ![IMG_4161.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721205) - IMG_4161.JPG - ![IMG_4159.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721207) - IMG_4159.JPG - ![IMG_4163.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721209) - IMG_4163.JPG - ![IMG_4164.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721213) - IMG_4164.JPG - ![IMG_4147.JPG](/listings/photos/143669045/721216) - IMG_4147.JPG - ![Plot1-hr.jpg](/listings/photos/143669045/721219) - Plot1-hr.jpg - ![Aerial-hr.jpg](/listings/photos/143669045/721220) - Aerial-hr.jpg - ![Street1.jpg](/listings/photos/143669045/721221) - Street1.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Cherry Orchard_Plot 1.jpg](/listings/photos/143669045/721222) - Cherry Orchard_Plot 1.jpg ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £474,646 (55 Detached, CO7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tendring). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £946/mo - **Realistic:** £1,051/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,156/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £105,100 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.5% - **10y growth:** 20.8% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)