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1 bed flat for sale Van Dyck Road, Colchester, CO3

Guide Price

£160,000

Added on 02/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Size: £393 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent; 995 years left(from the agent's description)

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

Early viewing is essential
No onward chain
Beautifully presented first floor maisonette
No onward chain
Abundant natural light throughout
Spacious bedroom with natural light
Communal gardens and drying areas
Private parking for one car
Walking distance to shops
Upvc double glazing

About this property

Presenting a rarely available one bedroom first floor maisonette located in the highly sought-after area of Prettygate. This well-presented property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for first time buyers, singles, or couples seeking a peaceful yet well-connected home.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall leading through to a spacious reception room. The living area benefits from large windows that flood the space with natural light, complemented by tasteful carpeting for added warmth and comfort.

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

22 comparables · within 2.6 miles

Priced above 86% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £160,000 Median £130,000 · £110,000 – £159,000

Per square foot

£393 34% over

1-bed flats nearby £293

Against sold prices

9% over

CO3 sold median £362 / sq ft, 1,002 sales

Compared with 22 1-bed flats for sale within 2.6 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in CO3 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in CO3 →

Location

Van Dyck Road, Colchester, CO3

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £160,000

£80k £240k

Deposit10% £16,000

£0 £160k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £144,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £32,000 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
3, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2024	334 sq ft £333/sq ft	334 sq ft	£333	£111,000
2, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2017	n/a	n/a	n/a	£108,000
2, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2014	n/a	n/a	n/a	£70,000
1, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2010	355 sq ft £225/sq ft	355 sq ft	£225	£80,000
2, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2009	n/a	n/a	n/a	£62,000
3, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2009	334 sq ft £189/sq ft	334 sq ft	£189	£63,000
2, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	£79,475
4, Van Dyck House, Van Dyck Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	£73,000