5 bedroom house in De Vere Lane, Colchester, CO7 (5 bed) (#2817175)

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Property Reference Number: 2817175

Spacious 5-bedroom townhouse in the heart of Wivenhoe, just a 5 min walk to the train station, and under 10 min to the University of Essex campus. Ideal for university staff, hospital professionals, or families wanting village charm with easy access to Colchester, and a direct 70 min train to London Liverpool Street.

PROPERTY DETAILS
- 3-storey end-of-terrace townhouse
- 5 double/single bedrooms across 3 floors, plus a separate study
- 1 family bathroom with bath and overhead shower (1st floor)
- 1 ground floor WC
- Lounge on 1st floor (12'4 x 8'8)
- Separate study/home office on ground floor (12'1 x 8'2)
- Conservatory with glass roof, patio doors to rear garden - perfect as a second reception room
- Private rear garden with paved patio area and mature tree
- Gas central heating with radiators throughout
- EPC rating: D
- Council tax band: C (approx £1,912.86 per year, Colchester City Council)

BEDROOM DETAILS
- Bedroom 1 (2nd floor): Large double, 15'1 x 12'3 (4.59m x 3.74m), furnished with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, and wall shelves
- Bedroom 2 (ground floor): Double, 14'11 x 8'4 (4.55m x 2.53m), furnished with double bed, wardrobe, bedside table, and desk
- Bedroom 3 (ground floor): Double, 13'6 x 8'3 (4.11m x 2.51m), furnished with single bed frame, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and chair, and wall shelves
- Bedroom 4 (2nd floor): Double, 13'6 x 8'3 (4.11m x 2.51m), furnished with single bed, pine wardrobe, large chest of drawers, desk, and mirror
- Bedroom 5 (2nd floor): Single, 9'5 x 6'6 (2.87m x 1.97m)

KITCHEN
- Generous L-shaped kitchen (14'7 x 8'6) with ample worktop and storage
- Integrated electric oven
- Gas hob with chimney-style extractor hood
- Integrated dishwasher
- Freestanding microwave
- Laminate wood-effect flooring
- Tiled splashback with dark stone-effect worktops

FURNISHING
The property is part-furnished. Included: beds and mattresses in bedrooms 1-4, pine wardrobes, chests of drawers, desks, and bedside tables. Conservatory includes leather 3-seater sofa, 2-seater sofa, and footstool. Dining table available.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
Wivenhoe is a charming riverside town on the banks of the River Colne, popular with University of Essex staff, NHS professionals working at Colchester Hospital, and commuters. The picturesque Wivenhoe Quay, independent shops, cafes, and pubs are all within a 10 min walk.

- Wivenhoe Station: 5 min walk (380 yards) - Greater Anglia services
- Direct trains to London Liverpool Street: from 1 hr 8 min, up to 32 trains per day
- Colchester Town Station: 8 min by train
- Colchester main station: 12 min by train
- University of Essex (Colchester Campus): approx 1 mile, reachable by bus 62 or 87
- Colchester General Hospital: approx 10 min by car
- Bus routes 62, 87, and 74 serve Wivenhoe with regular connections to Colchester town centre, the University of Essex, and Brightlingsea
- A12 and A120: 10 min drive for access to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and Stansted Airport

SUPERMARKETS AND DINING
- Tesco Extra (Highwoods, Colchester): 10 min drive
- Sainsbury's (Tollgate, Colchester): 12 min drive
- Aldi (Magdalen Street, Colchester): 10 min drive
- Lidl (St Andrews Avenue, Colchester): 10 min drive
- Wivenhoe has a selection of independent cafes, pubs, and restaurants along the High Street and Quay, including The Black Buoy pub and the Rose and Crown

FITNESS
- University of Essex Sports Centre: approx 1 mile, open to non-students with membership, featuring 160 fitness stations and 300+ monthly classes
- Leisure World Colchester: 10 min drive, gym, swimming pool, and sports facilities
- Lower Lodge Farm Park, Wivenhoe: free outdoor gym equipment, 10 min walk

PARKS AND LEISURE
- King George V Playing Field: directly opposite the street, 1 min walk
- Wivenhoe Woods: 5 min walk, woodland trails
- Wivenhoe Park (University of Essex): 15 min walk, 200+ acres of award-winning parkland painted by John Constable in 1816, Green Flag Award winner
- Wivenhoe Quay and riverside walk: 10 min walk
- Castle Park, Colchester: 10 min drive, featuring Colchester Castle, mini golf, and play areas
- Colchester Zoo: 15 min drive

SCHOOLS

Primary:
- Millfields Primary School: 0.6 miles, Good (Ofsted, March 2025). Previously rated Outstanding in 2014. Top 3% nationally by attainment.
- Broomgrove Infant School: 0.7 miles (ages 4-7)
- Broomgrove Junior School: 0.7 miles (ages 7-11), Good (Ofsted, May 2024)

Secondary:
- The Thomas Lord Audley School: 2.5 miles, Good (Ofsted, March 2025). Oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive.
- Colchester Royal Grammar School: 5 miles, selective grammar
- Colchester County High School for Girls: 5 miles, selective grammar

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,800.00 per month (£415.38 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £2,076.92
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Property comes furnished
- Available to move in from 16 April 2026
- Minimum tenancy term is 12 months
- Maximum number of tenants is 6
- Students welcome to enquire
- Pets considered / by arrangement
- Smokers considered
- Family Friendly
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: D

If calling, please quote reference: 2817175

Fees:
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