Albion Street, COLCHESTER
£290,000, FreeholdDetails
Boydens are delighted to bring to the market this charming Victorian semi-detached cottage, ideally situated in the picturesque waterfront village of Rowhedge. Beautifully presented throughout, the property seamlessly blends original character features with contemporary fittings.The accommodation begins with a solid wooden front door opening into a welcoming living room, featuring striped wooden floorboards and a cosy fireplace, perfect for winter evenings. From here, a door leads through to a well-appointed fitted kitchen/diner offering ample work surfaces and storage, with space for a dining table. A further door opens directly onto the landscaped rear garden, making this an ideal space for entertaining throughout the year. The ground floor is completed by a beautifully presented bathroom, fitted with a white claw-foot bath, matching suite, and tiled finishes.
Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from wooden floorboards and plenty of natural light.
Externally, the property boasts a charming front garden enclosed by a low wall and wrought iron gate. The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and features a covered seating area, ideal for enjoying the outdoors in all seasons. Arranged over split levels with raised flower bed borders, the garden also benefits from an external office, suitable for use as a home office or studio.
This delightful home would be perfectly suited to a young couple starting out or a retiring couple seeking a characterful property in a desirable village location.
Rowhedge fronts the Colne Estuary and is situated south of the town of Colchester and within easy reach of St Lawrence and Old Heath Primary Schools. There are good facilities nearby, including a Londis local; chip shop; coffee shop and Co-op Superstore. From this location, there are nearby bus services leading to Colchester's town centre which has a wide range of shops; restaurants and other facilities.
LIVING ROOM - 11'11'' x 10'9'' (3.6m x 3.3m)
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 11'11'' x 10'3'' (3.6m x 3.1m)
BATHROOM - 5'5'' x 6'8'' (1.7m x 2m)
LANDING - 4'1'' x 2'11'' (1.2m x 0.9m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 12'1'' x 9'7'' (3.7m x 2.9m)
BEDROOM - 2 - 8'11'' x 10'3'' (2.7m x 3.1m)
SUMMER HOUSE - 7'2'' x 7'3'' (2.2m x 2.2m)
AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability -Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - February 2026
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 77% performance. VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) February 2026
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 February 2026 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked February 2026 - 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.
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- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 1 Receptions
- VICTORIAN COTTAGE
- BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED
- TWO BEDROOM
- DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
- CHARACTER FEATURES
- OFFICE/STUDY
- MANY LOCAL AMENITIES
- WATERFRONT VILLAGE
- EPC - TBC
- COUNCIL TAX - B