Summary - Lucy Close, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 CO3 0HX
3 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Single-storey, three-bed bungalow with garage and garden — auction sale, chain free.
Chain free three-bedroom bungalow with garage and private garden
Freehold tenure with gas central heating and double glazing throughout
Sold via auction — 56-day reservation period applies
Buyer pays non-refundable 4.5% reservation fee (min £6,600 inc. VAT)
Buyer Information Pack fee and optional service fees payable by buyer
Single bathroom and traditional layout — potential need for modernisation
No flood risk; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Decent plot size in an affluent Stanway neighbourhood
This detached, mid-20th-century bungalow offers single-storey living on a decent plot in Stanway, Colchester. The three-bedroom layout, garage and garden provide a low-maintenance home suitable for downsizers seeking easy access to local shops and amenities, including Tollgate Centre and Stanway Retail Park. The property is double glazed with gas central heating and is described as well presented internally.
Sold freehold and offered chain free, the sale is by Modern Method of Auction. Bidders should note the 56-day reservation period and the buyer’s obligations: a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600 inc. VAT) plus a Buyer Information Pack fee. These costs are payable in addition to the purchase price and should be factored into any purchase decision or mortgage application.
Practical positives include a single-storey layout, garage parking and good broadband and mobile signals. The single bathroom and traditional internal layout mean some buyers may wish to update fixtures or reconfigure space to suit contemporary living. There is no flooding risk, council tax is described as affordable, and nearby schools have good Ofsted ratings — useful for part-time family use or resale appeal.
Overall, this bungalow suits a buyer wanting straightforward, ground-floor accommodation in an affluent suburb with easy access to retail and transport. It offers immediate occupation potential but also clear auction-related costs and the usual considerations around modernising a mid-century property.
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