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£275,000

3 bed semi-detached house for sale
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO1

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

Just added
Freehold
Added on 06/10/2026

About this property

  • Freehold Council Tax Band B

  • Well-Presented Three-Bedroom Family Home

  • Generous Lounge with Large Bay Window

  • Modern Fitted Kitchen with Direct Garden Access

  • Convenient Ground-Floor Shower Room

  • Three Well-Proportioned & Versatile Bedrooms

  • Generous Rear Garden with Excellent Potential

  • Convenient for Colchester City Centre, Schools & Everyday Amenities

  • Excellent Access to Colchester Station, Local Transport & Green Spaces

  • Viewing Advised

Well-presented three-bedroom home on Cowdray Avenue offering a generous lounge, modern fitted kitchen, ground-floor shower room and rear garden. Ideally positioned for Colchester city centre, local schools, everyday amenities, green spaces and excell

Situated along Cowdray Avenue in Colchester, this three-bedroom home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors and represents an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a conveniently located property with good access to the city centre. The property is presented in a light, neutral style throughout, providing a versatile setting ready for a new owner to personalise.

The ground floor opens through an entrance hall into a generous lounge, where a broad front-facing bay window allows plenty of natural light into the room. The proportions provide ample flexibility for both seating and dining furniture, creating a comfortable main living space suitable for everyday family life and entertaining.

To the rear is a separate fitted kitchen featuring a range of contemporary units, contrasting work surfaces and integrated cooking facilities, with a door providing access outside. Also positioned on the ground floor is a particularly useful shower room, fitted with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin, adding practicality to the layout.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to three separate bedrooms. The principal bedroom provides the most generous proportions, while the two additional rooms offer flexibility for children, guests, home working or hobbies. Built-in storage is also incorporated within the layout, helping to maximise the usable space available.

Externally, the property benefits from outdoor space to both the front and rear. The rear garden provides considerable scope for landscaping and improvement, giving a purchaser the opportunity to create a more personalised outdoor setting for seating, recreation or gardening.

The Cowdray Avenue location places the property within convenient reach of Colchester city centre and a broad selection of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, cafes, restaurants and everyday services. Colchester Leisure World is also nearby, while the city centre provides a wider range of retail, cultural and recreational facilities.

Families have a number of educational options in the surrounding area, including North Primary School and Nursery and Queen Boudica Primary School, with secondary provision including St Helena School and further schools across Colchester. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding current admissions arrangements.

Transport connections are a particular advantage of the location, with Colchester railway station readily accessible and providing mainline services towards London Liverpool Street and other destinations. Regular local bus services operate around Cowdray Avenue and the surrounding streets, while the A12 can be reached for journeys towards Chelmsford, Ipswich and the wider region.

For outdoor recreation, Colchester offers an excellent selection of established green spaces. High Woods Country Park provides extensive walking routes, woodland and open countryside, while the historic Castle Park offers landscaped grounds close to the heart of the city. Together with the property's generous accommodation and convenient setting, this makes it a well-positioned home for buyers looking to combine practical living space with access to Colchester's amenities and transport network.

Some images in this listing have been virtually staged or digitally enhanced to show the property's potential. These visuals are for illustration purposes only and may not represent the current condition or furnishings of the home. Furniture, decor, and finishes shown are not included in the sale, and the actual layout, size, and appearance may vary. Buyers are advised to inspect the property in person and rely on their own assessment before making any decisions.

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Deposit

Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £5,000. This forms part of the final purchase price and is not an extra cost.

This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.

An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Exclusivity

Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.

Process

Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:

Step 1
- Register your interest

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Step 3 - Arrange a viewing

Step 4 - Make an offer

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Step 6 - Exchange and complete

Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.

If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.

Please note: To ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

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We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.

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Disclaimer

Springbok Properties for itself and the Vendors or lessors of properties for whom they act give notice that:

The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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Note

The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.

How to View this Property

Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.

Aml regulations & proof of funding: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.

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