Sold Detached

6 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE

COLCHESTER, FORDHAM HEATH, ESSEX CO3 9FW

3 beds 2 baths 904 sq ft Listed 10 Jun 2025 (-372d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£404,995 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£4,762/m²

Local average

£471,273 (-15.1%)

Street crime

14 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Rolling Countryside Views
  • Off Road Parking And EV Charger
  • Large Garden
  • Open Plan Kitchen And Dining Room
  • Spacious Living Room
  • Well Maintained Throughout
  • Downstairs WC
  • Primary Bedroom With En Suite
  • Two Further Bedrooms
  • Modern Family Bathroom

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Rolling Countryside Views - Off Road Parking And EV Charger - Large Garden - Open Plan Kitchen And Dining Room - Spacious Living Room - Well Maintained Throughout - Downstairs WC - Primary Bedroom With En Suite - Two Further Bedrooms - Modern Family Bathroom

Nestled amongst the beautiful Essex countryside this attractive detached residence, located in Fordham Heath is situated on the corner plot and offers modern living space across two floors.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious living room, ideal for both relaxation and entertainment. The modern open plan kitchen seamlessly flows into the dining area, creating a dynamic space that is as functional as it is stylish. The garden access from the dining area enhances the indoor outdoor living experience, allowing for a seamless transition between the interior and exterior spaces. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

Ascend to the first floorl, where the primary bedroom awaits with its own en suite shower room, providing a private sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. Two additional bedrooms offer ample space for family members or guests, ensuring everyone has their own peaceful retreat within the home. The household is served by a contemporary family bathroom.

The generous sized garden offers both patio space, ideal for al fresco dining and relaxation, and an area of lush lawn, perfect for children to play and gardeners to enjoy.

The home further boasts off road parking at the rear of the home, with the benefit of an electric vehicle charging point.

Located within the beautiful Essex countryside, this area could be ideal for outdoor enthusiasts as it offers scenic trails and open green spaces. In the surrounding areas you will find well regarded schools, cafes and further local amenities, as well as Marks Tey Rail Station that offers regular mainline services to Central London, whilst easy access to the A124 and A12 both provide direct routes to London, Chelmsford and Ipswich.

Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!

Council Band C Colchester

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991.

These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied. On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these. Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction. References to the tenure, lease length, ground rent and service charges for any property are based on information supplied by the seller, buyers are advised to obtain verification of these stated figures from their solicitor before purchasing. Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated. Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances. Buyers/Tenants must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Durden & Hunt are a proud member of The Property Ombudsmen.

Listed by

Colchester & Suffolk

Durden & Hunt

Reference: 163104242

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 31/08/2023

Expiry date: 30/08/2033

Current heating cost: £443/year

Potential heating cost: £443/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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

John Flower Avenue

John Flower Avenue

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/10/2023 (2 years ago) £404,995

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
THE COTTAGE HALSTEAD ROAD, EIGHT ASH GREEN, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 3PU £395,000 10/12/2025 Detached
Same street 7 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW £319,995 11/04/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 29 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW £170,000 19/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 2 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW £315,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 31 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW £277,940 13/06/2023 Other
THE BRIARS WOOD LANE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9TR £350,000 31/05/2022 Detached
CHOATS WOOD LANE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9TR £610,000 19/04/2022 Detached
THE COTTAGE HALSTEAD ROAD, EIGHT ASH GREEN, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 3PU £350,000 23/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £270,734 (4 sales)

Area average: £426,250 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.1%
10y growth 22.2%

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

1y (index) 2%
5y (index) 13.5%
10y (index) 32.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,150/mo
Realistic £1,278/mo
Optimistic £1,406/mo

Based on Postcode area CO → East of England.

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 Fiddlers Folly 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.7 miles
Shop Franks Motorcycles 0.9 miles
Train station Marks Tey 1.8 miles
Train station Chappel and Wakes Colne 2.7 miles
Hospital Oaks Hospital 3.7 miles
Hospital St Aubyn Centre 3.8 miles
University University Quays 5.6 miles
University The Pastures 5.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 7
Anti-social behaviour 3
Other theft 2
Burglary 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 14

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
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Primary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Mar 2013
Doucecroft School Other 0.9 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Inadequate — 8 Mar 2023
Holmwood House School Other 1.7 miles (No rating)
Stanway Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 19 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 £1,450/mo 3 0.07 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 £1,600/mo 3 0.09 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 £1,650/mo 3 0.09 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hall Road, CO6 £1,400/mo 3 1.21 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,525/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £190,625
Target investor price (1%) £152,500
Gross yield 4.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.9×
Monthly cashflow £-228/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).