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Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4

Letting details

Let available date:
07/11/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

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  • Property Reference Number: 3086988

Description

Property Reference: 3086988.

The property is managed by professional experienced landlords. Looking for a tenant that wishes to stay for the long term.

Minimum gross annual income (before tax) of £42,000 required to pass affordability checks.

Contact us via the number on the portals website (quoting the reference number 3086988) or message via the OpenRent website. Please make sure you leave a contact number for us to call you on to arrange a viewing. Viewings to take place on the 1st November 2026 by appointment only.

Any interested parties will be provided with an electronic application form. Please note will also require copies of 6 months bank statements as part of the referencing process.

In the popular Highwoods area, this three bedroom semi-detached house, set in a quiet cul-de-sac. The house has three bedrooms, a good size living area, a downstairs cloakroom, a modern kitchen/dining room, a family bathroom, a private garden and three allocated off-road parking spaces.  

There is a choice of three local schools, with St Johns Church of England Primary School only 300m away with a current Ofsted rating of 'Good'. For secondary schools The Gilberd School is 700m away, also with an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding'. Highwoods Country Park is a short walk away and it is only 0.2 miles to Tesco as well as having excellent links to the A12. Bus stops are only a 145m walk.

Entrance Hall  

Obscure-glazed uPVC door into entrance hall, leading to:

Cloakroom  

Obscure double-glazed uPVC window to front aspect. Low level WC and pedestal wash-hand basin. Radiator.  

Living Room 15' 3" x 14' 2"

L-shaped room with double-glazed uPVC windows to front and side aspects. TV and Virgin TV and telephone points. Carpeted. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Kitchen / diner 14' 11" x 8' 7"

Double-glazed uPVC French doors and window to rear aspect, obscure double-glazed uPVC door to side aspect. Modern fitted kitchen. Matching wall and base units. Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Wall-mounted Glow-worm boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher and large tower fridge/freezer. Cooker with extractor hood over. Tile effect flooring.

Landing 8' 4" x 6' 2"

Double-glazed uPVC window to side aspect. Airing cupboard. Loft access (with pull-down ladder, part boarded). Carpeted.

Bedroom 1 12' 0" x 8' 8"

Double-glazed uPVC window to front aspect. Large built-in fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Carpeted.

Bedroom 2 8' 11" x 8' 2"

Double-glazed uPVC window to rear aspect. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Carpeted.

Bedroom 3 6' 6" x 6' 1''

Double-glazed uPVC window to front aspect, radiator under. Carpeted.

Bathroom  5' 7" x 6' 7"

Obscure uPVC window to rear aspect. Panelled bath with mains shower over, pedestal wash-hand basin, low level WC. Upright towel radiator. Tiled walls. Laminate effect flooring.  

Outside (Rear 28' 6'' x 19' 5'')

Garden commences with a patio area leading to lawn. Enclosed by panel fencing, not overlooked. Shed to remain. Outside tap. Gate to front of the property. At the front of the property, a hardstanding area provides off-road parking for two cars with an additional allocated parking space further down the road.

Pets considered.

Council tax band C - £166 per month (assuming no single person 25% discount)

EPC rating of D.



Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,400.00 per month (£323.08 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,615.38
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 07 November 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 4
- No Students
- Smokers considered
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: D

If calling, please quote reference: 3086988

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.


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