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£450,000
Cottage · 2 beds · 1,795 sq ft
Hollingtons Grove, Birch
0.26 miles away
Freehold
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5 bed house for sale Birch, Colchester, CO2
Offers Over
£850,000
Added on 09/10/2026
Added on 09/10/2026
- Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- £326 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Ask agent
Key features
- Former Police Station Beautifully Converted Into A Unique Family Home
- Approx. One Third Of An Acre Plot With Stunning Countryside Views
- Substantial Rear Garden With Frequent Wildlife Sightings Including Deer, Foxes And Barn Owls
- Five Double Bedrooms Arranged Over Three Floors
- Impressive 22ft X 15ft Gallery Offering Versatile Accommodation
- Potential For A Self-Contained Annexe, Home Office, Gym Or Studio
- Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room With French Doors To The Garden
- Two Generous Reception Rooms Including Lounge And Sitting Room
- Gated Entrance With Extensive Off-Road Parking For Multiple Vehicles
About this property
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a truly unique home, offered to the market for the first time in over 26 years.
Set within approximately one-third of an acre, Birch Street is a beautifully converted former Police Station offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. A standout feature is the impressive 22ft x 15ft gallery, complete with a fully accessible disabled WC and adjoining studio, providing excellent potential for a self-contained annexe, home office, gym, creative workspace, or even a business venture. Previously operating as a café, this versatile space comfortably accommodated six tables with seating for up to 24 customers, offering excellent potential for those looking to run a business from home, subject to any necessary consents.
Floorplan
Council tax
Ask agent
Per year
- Band A£1,522
- Band B£1,776
- Band C£2,029
- Band D£2,283
- Band E£2,790
- Band F£3,297
- Band G£3,805
- Band H£4,566
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Colchester, 2026/27 bills run from £1,522 a year in band A to £4,566 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Colchester, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Price guide
This home
£326 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£332 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£245 / sq ft
£326 / sq ft
£421 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£326 per sq ft, around the middle of recent sales in CO2 (£245–£421, 10th–90th percentile, 949 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 949 homes sold in CO2 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CO2 →
Location
Birch, Colchester, CO2
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £850,000
£425k £1.3m
Deposit10% £85,000
£0 £850k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £765,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £170,000 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.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2025 | 1,873 sq ft £314/sq ft | 1,873 sq ft | £314 | £587,500 |
| 8, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2024 | 829 sq ft £495/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £495 | £410,000 |
| 6, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2024 | 1,410 sq ft £351/sq ft | 1,410 sq ft | £351 | £495,000 |
| 16, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2023 | 1,259 sq ft £377/sq ft | 1,259 sq ft | £377 | £475,000 |
| 10, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Dec 2017 | 850 sq ft £368/sq ft | 850 sq ft | £368 | £313,000 |
| 26, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Feb 2015 | 1,302 sq ft £242/sq ft | 1,302 sq ft | £242 | £315,000 |
| 20, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Nov 2013 | 1,119 sq ft £248/sq ft | 1,119 sq ft | £248 | £277,500 |
| 26, Birch Street Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2010 | 1,302 sq ft £180/sq ft | 1,302 sq ft | £180 | £235,000 |
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