Colchester Office

The Team
Daryl Parr and Marcus Waddilove are co-directors for Jackson-Stops Colchester, covering North Essex and the Suffolk borders.

Daryl is an estate agent with a career spanning 33 years. Marcus previously worked in the City of London, holding several senior roles in trading and sales with investment banks and brokers. He has subsequently worked in estate agency for the last seven years, predominantly working alongside Daryl. Together, they bring a wealth of experience to their roles as trusted Estate Agents in Colchester.

Jackson-Stops Colchester is one of the central links between our network of London offices and Jackson-Stops offices in Suffolk and Norfolk, enabling us to serve the natural migration from the City into Essex.

Services
Our services include specialist expertise and advice on selling, property for sale, valuations, development consultancy, professional services and mortgages

Our Properties
We have a range of properties available including:

• Country Houses
• Country Estates
• Equestrian Properties
• Cottages
• Historic Houses
• Rural properties
• Character Properties

Enviable reputation
Established in 1910, we have an enviable, trusted reputation for providing an excellent service to our clients. Our expert team has exceptional local knowledge and a proven track-record for buying and selling properties in and around Colchester. You will receive a personal service throughout your time with us, with director involvement from the beginning.

Tailored marketing
We produce high quality, tailored marketing literature including bespoke videos and utilise regional and national editorial and advertising to gain regular coverage for our properties. Our healthy digital presence allows our properties to reach a wider audience.

Monday to Thursday    9am till 6pm
Friday                           9am till 5pm
Saturday                      10am till 4pm
Sunday                         Closed

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What areas does the Colchester office cover?
The Jackson-Stops Colchester office covers North Essex and the Suffolk borders, offering expertise across the surrounding towns, villages, and rural areas.

2. What types of property does the Colchester branch specialise in?
At our Colchester branch, we specialise in a wide range of properties, including country houses, country estates, equestrian properties, unique town & city houses, cottages, historic houses, rural homes, character properties and apartments.

3. Can I book a property valuation through the Colchester branch?
Yes, absolutely. You can arrange a free, no-obligation market appraisal directly with our Colchester team. Our experienced agents will visit your property, provide an expert valuation based on current market conditions, and offer guidance on its features, potential and position within the local market.

4. What services are available at the Colchester branch?
At our Colchester branch, we offer a full range of property services to support you throughout your move. Our team provides specialist advice on selling, handles properties for sale across the region and carries out valuations for marketing purposes. We also offer development consultancy, professional property services and referrals for mortgages, ensuring you have clear and practical support at every stage.

5. How experienced is the Colchester team?
At our Colchester branch, we have a highly experienced team led by Co-Directors Daryl Parr and Marcus Waddilove, who together bring extensive industry knowledge to the area. Daryl has worked in estate agency for 33 years, while Marcus brings senior commercial experience from his years in the City of London followed by seven years in estate agency, much of that working alongside Daryl. They have recently been joined by Matthew Sutton as the Sales Manager. Matthew has previously worked with Daryl & Marcus and has 15 years Agency experience. Their combined background allows the team to offer reliable, well-informed guidance across North Essex and the Suffolk borders.

6. What makes the Colchester office different from other estate agents in the area?
What makes our Colchester office different is the experience of our team and the support of more than 40 Jackson-Stops offices nationwide, including those in London, Suffolk and Norfolk. This wider network helps us reach buyers moving from the City into Essex while still giving you personalised, director-level guidance. With Co-Directors Daryl Parr and Marcus Waddilove bringing decades of combined experience, you receive clear, knowledgeable support from start to finish.

7. How do I contact the Colchester office?
You can contact the Colchester office by visiting us at 10 Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NF, calling 01206 982272, or emailing [email protected].