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Garr House Farm Cottages, Layer Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester

Letting details

Let available date:
28/08/2026
Deposit:
£1,494A deposit provides security for a landlord against damage, or unpaid rent by a tenant.Read more about deposit in our glossary page.
Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Two bedrooms
  • Unfurnished
  • Very large garden
  • Off-street parking
  • Countryside views
  • Semi-detached cottage
  • Oil central heating

Description

Unfurnished two bedroom semi-detached cottage located in a rural position close to Abberton Reservoir. The house benefits from oil central heating, double glazing and large gardens with countryside views.

Council Tax Band: B (Colchester City Council)
Holding Deposit: £298

Entrance porch

Hall

Sitting room

12.17ft x 12.17ft

Dining room

17.58ft x 10.17ft

Kitchen

16.83ft x 10.58ft

Utility room

7.75ft x 7.67ft

Lobby

Bathroom

8ft x 5.5ft

Landing

Bedroom 1

12.67ft x 11ft

Bedroom 2

11.17ft x 10.5ft

Shower room

7.67ft x 6.5ft

Outside

The property benefits from a good sized plot with a small front garden and large gardens to the side and rear. The rear garden extends to approximately 120ft. PLEASE NOTE: The summerhouse is currently out of bounds to tenants. Please ask agent for further details.

Parking

There is a first come, first served off street parking area to the front of the property.

Local Authority

Colchester City Council.
PLEASE NOTE: We have been advised by the owner that the Council Tax band for the property is B, however we have not been able to confirm this on the Council's website.

Construction

Brick/render/cladding under slate roof.

Services

Mains water and electricity connected. Sewerage via private treatment system shared with neighbouring property. Oil heating.

Broadband availability

We understand both Standard and Ultrafast broadband services are available at this postcode. Information taken from Ofcom in August 2026.

Mobile coverage

We understand there is good outdoor mobile coverage with EE and O2, and variable outdoor coverage with Vodafone. Information taken from Ofcom in August 2026.

Flood Risk Checker

The risk of flooding at this postcode is very low. Information taken from gov.uk long term flood risk checker.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Front garden,Rear garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Garr House Farm Cottages, Layer Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester

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About Stanfords, Colchester

The Livestock Market Wyncolls Road, Severalls Industrial Park, Colchester, CO4 9HU

Stanfords is a leading, independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, Estate and Letting Agents and Property Managers offering advice and services on all matters from residential, commercial and agricultural aspects since the 19th century. Stanfords has grown and developed and now offer a cutting edge approach to property marketing with an accountable approach to customer services and is now one of the most trustworthy names in the region.

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*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
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