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£650,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,091 sq ft
Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7
1.05 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
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£2,000,000
Excess of 6 bed house for sale Rectory Road, Frating, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HQ
6
beds 4
baths House
Freehold
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
The Bishops House is an exceptional Georgian country house set within approximately four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Dating back to 1832 The Bishops House is constructed of white brick beneath a slate roof and retains a wealth of fine period features throughout. These include tall sash windows, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing, open fireplaces and an elegant turning staircase with skylight above.
Key features
- Outstanding house with fine period features: sash windows, high ceilings, decorative cornicing and open fireplaces
- Beautifully presented accommodation and naturally light filled throughout
- Set within about four acres of stunning gardens (extra land can be purchased via separate negotiation)
- Numerous outbuildings including an outstanding studio
- Heated Swimming Pool and tennis Court
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band E 43
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
69-80
C
Potential rating: 69 C
55-68
D
39-54
E
Current rating: 43 E
21-38
F
1-20
G
This home is rated band E, scoring 43 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (69) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Location
Rectory Road, Frating, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HQ
- Council tax
- Band H (Approx £4,539/year)Tendring's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band H. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £2,000,000
£1m £3m
Deposit10% £200,000
£0 £2m
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £1,800,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £400,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CO7 7HQ. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Rectory Cottages, Rectory Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Oct 2015 | — | — | — | £310,000 |
| The Bishops House, Rectory Road Detached | Detached | Dec 2013 | — | — | — | £1,615,000 |
| 1, Rectory Cottages, Rectory Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Dec 2008 | — | — | — | £239,950 |
| 1, Rectory Cottages, Rectory Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jan 2006 | — | — | — | £217,000 |
| 2, Rectory Cottages, Rectory Road Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 1995 | — | — | — | £62,500 |
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