Summary - 10 BARBOUR GARDENS COLCHESTER CO2 9SA
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Large family home with big garden, garage and scope to cut running costs through upgrades..
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms on a large plot
Detached modern-traditional house with garage and driveway parking
Large open-plan kitchen with island and patio doors to garden
Built c.1996–2002; double glazing installed before 2002
Mains gas central heating; boiler and radiators in place
100 mm loft insulation; suspended floor and cavity walls assumed uninsulated
Lighting not low-energy; opportunity to improve energy efficiency
Council tax described as expensive
A spacious five-bedroom detached home on a large plot in a comfortable Colchester neighbourhood, ideal for families needing space and good local schools. The house, built around 1996–2002, presents a modern-traditional elevation, garage and driveway parking, and a large open-plan kitchen with island and patio doors that connect to the garden — perfect for family living and entertaining.
Practical features include mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, fully double glazed windows and excellent mobile and fast broadband connectivity for home working or streaming. The nearby cluster of well-rated primary and secondary schools and local amenities such as playgrounds and shops make this a convenient family location.
There are some energy and maintenance considerations to note: the property has only 100 mm loft insulation, assumed suspended ground floor with no insulation and cavity walls assumed uninsulated, and lighting is not low-energy. Council tax is described as expensive. These factors mean there is clear potential to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs with targeted upgrades.
This is a good-value opportunity for a family seeking generous accommodation and outdoor space in a well-connected suburb, with scope to add value through insulation and energy improvements. Buyers should budget for improvement works to maximise comfort and long-term running-cost savings.
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