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****Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £165,000***

Boydens are delighted to present to the market this extended three-bedroom Victorian residence, ideally positioned just off Priory Street in Colchester’s vibrant city centre. The property is conveniently located within close proximity to St Botolph’s Priory and Colchester Town railway station. Occupying an enviable elevated position, the home is approached via steps leading to a lawned front garden, enclosed by a low red brick wall with wrought-iron gate and railings. A solid wooden front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. The spacious lounge features a tiled fireplace surround and built-in cupboards within the alcoves, creating an attractive focal point. A door leads through to the dining area, which benefits from a generous under-stairs storage cupboard and a further cupboard housing the boiler. This space adjoins a compact, fitted kitchen.To the rear, the extension provides a versatile additional reception room with patio doors opening onto a good-sized garden. The ground floor also offers a second bathroom and side access to the exterior. The first floor comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a third smaller bedroom, ideal for use as a nursery or home office, along with a family bathroom. The property has recently been re-carpeted and redecorated throughout and presents a blank canvas, offering excellent potential for buyers to personalise and add value. Externally, there is a front lawned garden and potentially off road parking, although the curb has not been dropped. The rear garden is of a good size with a patio area.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.
These prices are subject to change.

An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.



Situated just off Priory Street, you're within easy walking distance of Colchester's High Street, with its wide array of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and historic landmarks. Castle Park offers a peaceful green space nearby. Colchester Town Station is easily accessible, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street, making this a great choice for commuters or those who enjoy town-centre living with excellent transport options.
This home combines great internal space with a central location and real potential, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 4'9'' x 3'8'' (1.4m x 1.1m)
LIVING ROOM - 14'4'' x 9'10'' (4.4m x 3m)
DINING ROOM - 11'5'' x 11'8'' (3.5m x 3.6m)
KITCHEN - 6'10'' x 8'11'' (2.1m x 2.7m)
SITTING ROOM - 9'4'' x 10'4'' (2.8m x 3.1m)
HALLWAY - 8' x 4'6'' (2.4m x 1.4m)
BATHROOM - 8'10'' x 5'5'' (2.7m x 1.7m)
LANDING - 8'10'' x 2'10'' (2.7m x 0.9m)
STUDY - 3'10'' x 8'5'' (1.2m x 2.6m)
BATHROOM - 4' x 8'3'' (1.2m x 2.5m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 15'6'' x 9'10'' (4.7m x 3m)
BEDROOM - 2 - 8' x 11'9'' (2.4m x 3.6m)

AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability -Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 220 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) -August 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 87% performance. THREE, O2 and VODAFONE all also cover the area with lower performance ratings. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) August 2025
Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked August 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked August 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.