Our Data Sources
Observatory Cottage, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Observatory Cottage, Colchester would be worth £802,418, with a potential rental value of £2,181 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £710,713, with a rental value of £1,931 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
Observatory Cottage, Colchester occupies a 16,930 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Energy Efficiency
Observatory Cottage, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Oct 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Observatory Cottage, Colchester last changed hands on 15th August 2014, selling for £534,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 38.8% since August 2014.
- Sold Aug 2014£534,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 42 sales of comparable properties within 3.5 kilometres of Observatory Cottage, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Holly Cottage, Popes Lane, Colchester, CO6 2DZ, a freehold house, sold at £775,000 on the 18th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO6.
- Sold Aug 2025£775,000 | 4 Bed HouseHolly Cottage, Popes Lane, Colchester, CO6 2DZHolly Cottage, Popes Lane, Colchester, CO6 2DZ
- Sold Dec 2021£730,000 | 4 Bed HouseRaynham House, The Street, Colchester, CO6 2DDRaynham House, The Street, Colchester, CO6 2DD
- Sold Feb 2020£505,000 | 4 Bed HouseLaurels, Station Road, Colchester, CO6 2DSLaurels, Station Road, Colchester, CO6 2DS
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Observatory Cottage, Colchester as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 3 addresses on Oak Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6.
Against the CO6 postcode district average, it is £315k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School600 m away
- Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.9 km away
- Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery3.2 km away
- Honywood School6.0 km away
- The Stanway School7.4 km away
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead7.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Chappel & Wakes Colne|1.2 km away
- Marks Tey|4.7 km away
- Bures|6.1 km away
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
