Summary - 44 FOREST ROAD COLCHESTER CO4 3RL
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Three-bedroom semi with south garden and 2–3 car parking, close to Hythe station and local schools..
- Three bedrooms, one modern family bathroom
- South-facing rear garden with patio and pergola
- Driveway parking for two to three vehicles
- Stylish fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Freehold tenure; approx. 933 sq ft living space
- Above-average local crime and very deprived area
- Mixed school ratings nearby; one primary Requires Improvement
- No flood risk; excellent mobile and fast broadband
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Forest Road sits to the east of Colchester, close to local shops, schools and Hythe train station with direct links to London. The house offers practical family accommodation across roughly 933 sq ft: entrance hall, cloakroom, generous lounge/diner with double doors onto a south-facing garden, stylish fitted kitchen, utility room, three first-floor bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Off-street parking for two to three cars is provided by a block-paved driveway.
Stand-out positives include a south-facing rear garden, a well-presented modern kitchen with integrated appliances, and freehold tenure. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, which suits home-working or streaming. The plot is a decent size for a suburban property and the council tax band is described as cheap. There is no flood risk for the location.
Buyers should note material local-area factors: the neighbourhood is classified as a very deprived area with above-average crime rates. School provision nearby is mixed — several local primaries and secondaries are rated Good, but one nearby primary is listed as Requires Improvement. Internally the property is average-sized with standard ceiling heights and may suit buyers seeking a ready-to-live-in family home rather than a large renovation project.
This property will suit families and commuters who prioritise transport links and a south-facing garden, but buyers sensitive to local social indicators should view with that context in mind. An early inspection is recommended to judge layout, finish and how the home meets your needs; EPC is to be confirmed.
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