Colchester Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7
- Land size
- 1.38 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- 1.38-acre southeast facing plot
- Including a 1142 square foot 1950s detached bungalow
- National Landscape location
- Chain free sale
- Short walk to Dedham High Street
- Rural views into the Blackbrook valley
- Potential for a replacement dwelling (STP)
Description
INTRODUCTION
Reynbank, which is offered for sale chain free and for the first time in decades, represents an outstanding opportunity (subject to planning) for a visionary self-builder to build a statement home in outstanding grounds.
THE PROPERTY
The property sits in gardens that measure 1.38 acres (0.56 hectares) with the dwelling being positioned around 25 meters back from Colchester Road; it occupies an elevated position allowing views over its 120-meter rear garden.
The plot benefits from dozens of matures trees along its boundaries. There is also a copse at the foot of the plot as well as a pond and delightful views into the Blackbrook valley.
The dwelling measures 1142 square foot and can be arranged as either a two or a three-bedroom property - whilst its décor is somewhat dated, it has been maintained and is perfectly habitable. There is a detached single garage and ample parking and turning space to the front.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Whilst any development of the property would be subject to appropriate planning permissions, given the stature of neighbouring dwellings, the generous width of the plot along its road frontage and local precedent, we expect planning permission to replace the existing dwelling with a larger two-storey home would be achievable.
Any such dwelling would enjoy plenty of frontage as well as views to the rear over its own grounds and into the Blackbrook.
THE LOCATION
The property’s location is exceptional; whilst being less than half a mile (by roadside footpaths) from Dedham village centre, it is not directly affected by the hustle and bustle of Dedham’s riverside during the summer months. It is also positioned sufficiently to the east and into the Blackbrook valley not to be affected by A12 road noise.
Dedham’s village centre includes a Co-op store, several pubs and restaurants and some of the areas’ most beautiful architecture.
The City of Colchester is around five miles to the southwest and the riverside town of Manningtree is around three miles away, where a mainline station provides direct access to the City of London with a journey time of around 60 minutes.
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: CO7 6DL
What3Words location: ///protrude.octopus.gravel
POINTS TO NOTE
The property is connected to mains water and electricity supplies. It is heated by an oil-fired central heating system and has private sewerage system. Registered in Council Tax Band F with Colchester City Council.
Viewings are by appointment with Brooks Leney.
EPC rating E
Note that this property is owned by a relation of an employee of Brooks Leney.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 158 Development Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Restrictions
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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School779 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stratford St Mary Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Community school
- Langham Primary Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
- East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 195
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- East Bergholt High School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 902
- Type
- Academy converter
- Manningtree High School3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 908
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Gilberd School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Trinity School4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 780
- Type
- Free schools
- Colchester Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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