Details

Boydens are delighted to offer to the market this two-bedroom semi-detached home with integral garage, situated in the highly popular Highwoods area of Colchester.

The property is approached via a pathway leading to a single glazed front door, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall providing access to the living room and the staircase rising to the first floor.

The spacious living room benefits from laminate flooring throughout and features double glazed sliding doors to the rear, opening into the conservatory. A side door provides access through to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a built-in electric oven and hob with extractor hood above, laminate work surfaces, a stainless steel sink, and a rear-facing window overlooking the garden. The conservatory offers pleasant views over the rear garden and provides additional living space, with access to the garden via a double glazed side door. To the first floor, the accommodation comprises a generous front-facing double bedroom with dual single glazed windows and built-in storage, a further rear-facing double bedroom with dual single glazed windows, and a rear-facing family bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment over, and a frosted rear-facing window.

Externally, the property benefits from off-street parking, access to the integral garage via an up-and-over door, and side gate access to the rear garden. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and is complemented by a variety of established shrubs.

Located on Derwent Road within a well-established residential area, the property enjoys excellent access to the extensive amenities offered by the sought-after Highwoods community. Local facilities include a 24-hour Tesco supermarket, petrol station, Post Office, newsagent, medical centre, and dental practice. The area is well served by reputable schools, including Brinkley Lane Nursery, Brinkley Grove Primary School, and The Gilberd School. Colchester General Hospital and Colchester North Station—providing direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour—are also easily accessible.

This property presents an excellent opportunity for families and commuters alike, offering comfortable accommodation in a convenient and highly desirable location.

HALLWAY - 6'4'' x 4'8'' (1.9m x 1.4m)
LIVING ROOM - 10' x 17'9'' (3m x 5.4m)
KITCHEN - 7'4'' x 9'5'' (2.2m x 2.9m)
CONSERVATORY - 9'5'' x 6'2'' (2.9m x 1.9m)
LANDING
BATHROOM - 6'4'' x 5'6'' (1.9m x 1.7m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 14'8'' x 9'3'' (4.5m x 2.8m)
BEDROOM - 2 - 11'2'' x 8'6'' (3.4m x 2.6m)

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) - December 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 78% performance. VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) December 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 December 2025 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding.

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked December 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.