Keelars Lane, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £850,000
- Extended home circa 1 acre plot (sts)
- Four bedrooms
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room with WC
- Large sitting room & dining room
- Double garage & parking
- Highly sought after location
Description
GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £850,000. Nestled in the highly desirable Keelars Lane, Colchester, this impressive four-bedroom extended house. Occupying a substantial circa 1 acre plot (approx.), this property provides an exceptional blend of spacious living, privacy, and a coveted location, making it an ideal family home.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway that leads to the principal reception rooms. The heart of this home is undoubtedly the expansive kitchen/breakfast room, a bright and inviting space perfect for both casual family meals and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, a practical utility room offers additional storage and laundry facilities, ensuring the main living areas remain uncluttered.
The property boasts two generously proportioned reception rooms, providing versatile spaces for relaxation and formal dining. The large sitting room offers a comfortable retreat, ideal for unwinding after a long day, while the separate dining room is perfect for hosting dinner parties and special occasions. These interconnected spaces allow for flexible living arrangements, catering to a variety of family needs.
Upstairs, the property features four well-appointed bedrooms, each offering comfortable accommodation. The layout provides ample space for a growing family, guest rooms, or even a dedicated home office. A family bathroom serves these bedrooms, designed with modern fixtures and fittings.
Externally, the property truly shines. The circa 1 acre plot (approx.) provides extensive outdoor space, offering endless possibilities for landscaping, gardening, or creating recreational areas. The mature gardens provide a tranquil setting, perfect for outdoor enjoyment and alfresco dining during the warmer months. Furthermore, the property benefits from a double garage and ample off-road parking, a significant advantage in this sought-after area, providing secure storage and convenience for multiple vehicles.
Keelars Lane is renowned for its peaceful residential environment whilst remaining within easy reach of Colchester's vibrant town centre. Residents can enjoy access to a wide array of amenities, including excellent schooling options, diverse shopping facilities, reputable restaurants, and cultural attractions. Commuters will appreciate the convenient access to major road networks and Wivenhoe's mainline railway station, offering direct links to London Liverpool Street.
This extended four-bedroom home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property in a prime Colchester location. With its generous plot, versatile living spaces, and excellent amenities nearby, it is sure to attract considerable interest. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and potential this exceptional property offers.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Millfields Primary School648 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Foundation school
- Broomgrove Infant School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Community school
- Broomgrove Junior School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Community school
- Alresford Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Community school
- St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Colchester Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Thomas Lord Audley School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colne Community School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colchester Royal Grammar School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,073
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Gender
- Boys
- St Helena School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 986
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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