Summary - East Bergholt, Colchester CO7 6XQ
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Half-acre secluded plot — seven bedrooms and significant renovation potential in East Bergholt.
Chain free spacious detached house on circa 0.6-acre secluded plot
Currently configured as seven bedrooms and four bathrooms
Requires comprehensive renovation throughout; refurbishment costs likely substantial
Detached garage, outbuilding and former pool remain — potential leisure/landscaping work
Off-street parking and multiple reception rooms for entertaining or conversion
Built c.1976–82; double glazing present but install date unknown
Mains gas boiler and radiators for heating; mains utilities connected
Council tax banding described as expensive — budgetary consideration
Set well back in a private, village-edge position, this substantial detached house sits on an impressive 0.6-acre plot and is offered chain free. With seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and four large reception rooms spread over a multi-storey layout, the property provides a rare blank canvas for a buyer seeking to create a bespoke country home or a developer/investor looking for scope to add value.
The house requires comprehensive renovation throughout: cosmetics, services and updating will be needed to bring it to modern standards. Key elements to note include double glazing of unknown installation date, a boiler-and-radiator heating system running on mains gas, and cavity walls. The grounds include a detached garage, useful outbuilding and the remains of a former swimming pool, offering opportunities for leisure features or landscaping but likely needing clearance and repair.
Practical advantages reinforce the plot’s appeal: off-street parking, very low local crime, good local schools nearby and easy access to Colchester, Ipswich and Manningtree for rail and wider amenities. Broadband and mobile signal are average for the area; full-fibre installation is possible via local providers. Buyers should factor in the property’s build era (c.1976–82) and the likely cost of full refurbishment when assessing value.
This is a clear opportunity for those prepared to invest time and money. For a family seeking long-term location and space, or an investor/developer targeting a substantial rural plot in sought-after Dedham Vale surroundings, the combination of scale, privacy and location makes this a distinct prospect — provided the renovation requirement fits budget and ambition.
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 — £249,950 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 732 ft²
5 bedroom house for sale in Flatford Lane, East Bergholt, CO7 — £1,575,000 • 5 bed • 4 bath • 3855 ft²
4 bedroom bungalow for sale in Crown Street, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 — £900,000 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 851 ft²
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Gaston Street, East Bergholt, CO7 — £515,000 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 1200 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Windsor Green, Cockfield, IP30 — £400,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 2175 ft²
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Flatford Lane, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 — £1,350,000 • 5 bed • 4 bath • 4355 ft²
