Summary - OAKBANK ARDLEIGH ROAD DEDHAM COLCHESTER CO7 6EG
4 bed 2 bath Bungalow
Generous plot, annexe and replacement-dwelling consent in coveted Dedham village.
- Detached bungalow on circa 0.38 acre plot (STS)
- Recently constructed self-contained annexe with bedroom
- Full planning approval for replacement dwelling (ref 241930)
- East-facing garden, established kitchen garden, beehive and chicken coop
- Generous off-street parking and multiple outbuildings
- Oil-fired central heating; main fuel is oil
- System-built walls with no known insulation (assumed)
- Council tax level described as expensive
Set on about 0.38 acres (STS) in sought-after Dedham, this detached single-storey bungalow sits well back from Ardleigh Road and includes a recently built self-contained annexe. The main house offers a large triple-aspect living/dining room with French doors to the garden, a well-proportioned kitchen, separate study and three bedrooms, while the annexe provides independent living with a bedroom, living area, kitchen and bathroom.
The plot is a standout feature: east-facing lawns, mature planting, an established kitchen garden with a beehive and chicken coop, multiple outbuildings and generous off-street parking. There is full planning approval (Colchester ref. 241930) for a replacement dwelling, making this attractive to buyers seeking redevelopment or substantial extension potential subject to planning.
Practical points are straightforward and honest. The property is oil‑fired with boiler and radiators, the walls are system-built with no known insulation, glazing is double but install date is unknown, and council tax is described as expensive. The house is a mid‑20th century build and will likely benefit from upgrading and thermal improvements if retained rather than replaced.
This home will appeal to downsizers seeking level living with extra guest or multi‑generational space, buyers wanting a substantial plot in a village setting, or developers/investors who value the replacement dwelling consent and annexe rental potential. The position, plot size and planning permission create clear scope for improvement, extension or redevelopment depending on purchaser needs.
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