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51 WADE REACH

WALTON ON THE NAZE, ESSEX CO14 8RE

3 beds 2 baths 1,152 sq ft Listed 22 Jan 2020 (-2313d)

£279,995

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IMG_1939.JPG Kitchen/Breakfast Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Lounge/Diner Lounge/Diner Sun Room Sun Room Entrance Hallway Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Shower Room Shower Room Entrance Porch Bedroom Three/Study Cloakroom Outside - Rear Outside - Rear Outside - Rear Outside - Rear Outside - Front

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Property details

Floor area

107 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£279,995 Jul 2020

Price per m²

£2,617/m²

Local average

£344,571 (-18.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,573 of 33,755)

Street crime

33 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • 21'1" x 12'4" max Lounge/Diner
  • 12'4" max Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • 17" x 8'3" Sun Lounge
  • Utility Room
  • Fully Double Glazed
  • Gas Central Heating (n/t)
  • Off Road Parking
  • Close to Shops
  • EPC Rating - D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the popular coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Sheen's Estate Agents have the pleasure in offering for sale this spacious THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW. The property is conveniently located within easy reach of a bus route linking the local area and is within a quarter of a mile of Walton's town centre, seafront and mainline railway station with links to London Liverpool Street. It is in the valuers opinion that an internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.

Covid-19 Viewing Advice - Please inform us immediately if you, your household, or anyone you have been in contact with have been unwell, are self isolating, showing any symptoms of Covid 19, so that we may cancel and reorganise. Viewings may only be attended my a maximum of 2 Adults aged 18 or over. No Children may currently attend at this time. Attending viewers must be strictly from the same household. You will need to use your own transportation as Sheen’s staff can no longer offer a lift service. Please wear a face mask or face covering (home made acceptable). Mask are advised to protect one another so our agents/vendors will also be wearing one to protect you also. Please bring your own hand sanitiser which we ask you to use before and after the viewing. Do not touch any surfaces, door handles or light switches in the property. If you would like something opened then please request this to be done by the seller/agent. Maintain at least 2 metres between yourselves and the agent/vendor. We will aim to have the viewing complete within 15-20 minutes so if there are any questions you have which could be asked after the internal viewing, please try and do so.

DRAFT DETAILS - NOT YET APPROVED BY VENDOR

Accommodation comprises with approximate room sizes:-

Sealed unit double glazed sliding patio door leading to:-

Entrance Porch - Tiled flooring. Sealed unit double glazed window to side. Obscured sealed unit double glazed to side leading to:-

Bedroom Three/Study - 5.33m max x 2.46m (17'6" max x 8'1" ) - Built in storage cupboard. Spotlights. Radiator. Door to:-

Cloakroom - Low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage space under. Wall mounted boiler providing heating and hot water throughout.(n/t) Fitted extractor fan. Spotlights. Radiator.

Entrance Hallway - Two built in storage cupboards. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Loft access. Radiator. Doors to:-

Shower Room - White suite comprising of low level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage space under. Fitted shower cubicle with wall mounted attachment. Fully tiled walls. Fitted extractor fan. Spotlights. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Radiator. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window to side.

Master Bedroom - 3.63m x 2.49m (11'11" x 8'2" ) - Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Fitted drawers. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to rear.

Bedroom Two - 4.50m x 2.41m (14'9" x 7'11" ) - Fitted wardrobes. Fitted drawers. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to rear.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.76m max x 3.53m (12'4" max x 11'7") - Fitted with a range of matching cream fronted units. Wooden rolled edge work surfaces. Inset one and a half stainless bowl sink and drainer unit. Inset four-ring gas hob with fitted extractor hood above. Built in double eye-level electric oven. Integrated fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher and washing machine. Further selection of matching cream units both at eye and floor level. Part tiled walls. Spotlights. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to front. Obscured hardwood door to side leading to:-

Utility Room - 2.79m x 0.81m (9'2" x 2'8" ) - Fitted rolled edge work surface with cupboard space under. Plumbing for tumble dryer. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window to front. Obscured sealed unit double glazed door to rear.

Lounge/Diner - 6.43m x 3.76m max (21'1" x 12'4" max ) - Featured marble surround with inset electric fire. (n/t) Laminate flooring. Two radiators. Sealed unit double glazed window to rear. Door to:-

Sun Room - 5.18m x 2.51m (17" x 8'3" ) - Laminate flooring. Radiator. Two sealed unit double glazed windows to rear. Sealed unit double glazed door leading to:-

Outside - Rear - Part paved area. Remainder laid to lawn. Beds stocked with an array of flower, shrubs and bushes. Access to front via side gate. Enclosed by panelled fencing.

Outside - Front - Paved area providing off street parking. Remainder laid to shingle. Array of shrubs and bushes.

Jd/01.20 - ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2017 - Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce photographic identification and proof of residence documentation once entering into negotiations for a property in order for us to comply with current Legislation.

These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. They should not be relied on as statement of fact and interested parties must verify their accuracy personally. All internal photographs are taken with a wide angle lens, therefore before arranging a viewing, room sizes should be taken into consideration.

Listed by

Frinton-On-Sea

Sheen's

Reference: 76933813

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/05/2025

Current heating cost: £1,208/year

Potential heating cost: £1,012/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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EI Rating

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4101860

Property Details

Street: 51 Wade Reach

Town: WALTON ON THE NAZE

Postcode: CO14 8RE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 03/10/2006

Work Completed: 21/09/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2756497

Property Details

Street: 51 Wade Reach

Town: WALTON ON THE NAZE

Postcode: CO14 8RE

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/06/2005

Work Completed: 25/04/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

32% since 2013

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/07/2020 (5 years ago) £279,995 +32.1%
Sold 18/03/2013 (13 years ago) £212,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

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 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
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
97 KIRBY ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RB £583,308 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
52 KIRBY ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RB £325,000 22/06/2021 Detached
5 ELLIOTTS DRIVE, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8RD £290,000 20/06/2021 Detached
118 KIRBY ROAD, WALTON ON THE NAZE, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO14 8TA £410,000 11/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £292,050 (10 sales)

Area average: £317,573 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.3%
10y growth 65.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tendring. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -2%
5y (index) 10.5%
10y (index) 42.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £945/mo
Realistic £1,050/mo
Optimistic £1,155/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tendring.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Titchmarsh Marina 0.1 miles
Shop M&S Foodhall 0.4 miles
Shop Aldi 0.4 miles
Train station Walton-on-the-Naze 0.5 miles
Train station Frinton-on-Sea 1.1 miles
Hospital Fryatt Hospital 5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 11
Criminal damage and arson 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Other theft 4
Public order 4
Shoplifting 3
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 33

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Hamford Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Jan 2023
Tendring Technology College Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 16 Jul 2024
Walton on the Naze Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 1 Aug 2022
St Philomena's School Other 1.1 miles (No rating)
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 21 Jan 2020

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250
Target investor price (1%) £105,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).