# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CO3 9EA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA | | Price | £380,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £365,000 Jun 2018 | ## Description This spacious family home is nestled on a sought-after road to the west of Colchester, offering excellent access to both the A12 and A120. Nearby, you'll find the popular Tollgate and Stane retail parks, providing a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, and restaurants. The property is also within walking distance of local schools, making it an ideal choice for families. The well-presented interior begins with an inviting entrance hall that leads into a generous dual-aspect lounge, filled with natural light. A further door opens into the recently refurbished kitchen, which features a sleek range of handle less eye- and base-level units, integrated appliances, and work surfaces that incorporate a convenient breakfast bar. An open archway connects to the conservatory, which provides ample space for dining and entertaining. Upstairs, the landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a garage and off-road parking. To the rear, you'll find a private garden, mainly laid to lawn, beginning with a raised patio area—perfect for outdoor seating and relaxation. **Mobile Signal** 4G great data and voice **Construction Type** Floor: Solid, no insulation (assumed) Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation Walls: Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) Windows: Fully double glazed Lighting: Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315528) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315533) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315534) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315539) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315549) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315554) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315559) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315560) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315577) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315579) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315582) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315588) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315611) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315617) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315621) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315622) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163875680/315623) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163875680/315625) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163875680/315626) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3635132 - **Address:** 2 Firstore Drive, COLCHESTER, CO3 9EA - **Certificate Issued:** 11/04/2006 - **Work Completed:** 13/03/2006 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £365,000 | 08/06/2018 | Detached | | 2 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £250,000 | 12/12/2012 | Detached | | 2 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £237,000 | 22/10/2010 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 9 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £310,000 | 05/07/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £350,000 | 26/02/2024 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 47 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached | | 91 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AN | £465,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £226,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced | | 5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £395,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £241,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 14 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £495,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached | | 36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 45 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 BEAVER CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DZ | £475,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 44 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £383,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 4 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £715,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £390,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | 2 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £550,000 | 10/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £390,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £295,000 | 20/07/2021 | Detached | | 49 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AJ | £650,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 11 MELLOR CHASE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9BN | £320,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £210,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £331,818 (11 sales) **Area average:** £488,333 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £471,273 (53 Detached, CO3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Colchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,095/mo - **Realistic:** £1,217/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700 *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:** 15% - **10y growth:** 18.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 15.1% - **10y growth (index):** 35% ## 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)