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£900,000

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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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).

This Property£652,174 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £260,710 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
45 E
99 A

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

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Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Dedham Foodstore, Dedham664 metres
Co-op East Bergholt, East Bergholt2.3 miles
Co-op Manningtree Foodstore, Manningtree3.2 miles

GP surgery

The Ardleigh Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Dedham Pharmacy658 metres

Hospital

Colchester General Hospital4.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field458 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Manningtree Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Forge Street596 metres

Typical drive times

Hadleigh16 min · 8.5 miles
Wivenhoe16 min · 8.7 miles
Manningtree9 min · 5 miles
Colchester (city)15 min · 8.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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