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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · CO1 1TL
For saleReduced £25k (−6.3%) on 6 OctListed 56 days
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About
Offered with no onward chain, this superbly positioned first floor apartment offers over 1,500 sq ft of spacious accommodation within a well maintained gated development, adjoining the beautiful Castle Park and just moments from Colchester city centre.
The apartment provides a generous open plan living arrangement, with substantial reception areas offering excellent space for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining.
A dedicated dining area complements the layout, while the modern kitchen features sleek cabinetry and integrated appliances. The impressive sense of space continues into the accommodation.
The primary bedroom benefits from a walk-in dressing room and a stylish en-suite shower room.
Two further well proportioned double bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family, guests or home working requirements.
The contemporary family bathroom is equipped with both a bath and separate shower. Externally, residents benefit from beautifully maintained communal gardens , enhanced by attractive water features.
The property also includes a basement level walk-in storage unit and an allocated parking space , providing valuable additional storage and convenience.
The property enjoys a desirable position in central Colchester, with the city centre offering an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday amenities.
Castle Park is directly adjacent, providing extensive green open space, landscaped gardens, riverside walks and leisure facilities.
Colchester’s mainline railway station provides regular services to London Liverpool Street, while the A12 is readily accessible for connections towards Chelmsford, Ipswich and beyond.
A choice of schools, supermarkets, independent retailers and further recreational facilities are also available throughout the surrounding area. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
Council Band E Colchester Leasehold, Years Remaining: 107 Annual Ground Rent: £125 (Invoice Dated 23/01/26) Annual Service Charge: £2,976.03 Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Checks In accordance with UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Durden & Hunt is required to carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks on all buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction.
If an offer is accepted on a property then buyers will be required to pay a non-refundable compliance fee of £72 (including VAT) per person.
To provide a secure and efficient service, these checks are carried out by our trusted third-party compliance partner, Coadjute.
The fee paid to Coadjute covers the cost of identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, source of funds verification, ongoing compliance monitoring and administration associated with meeting our regulatory obligations.
These checks must be paid for and completed by buyers before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure.
The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement.
Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied.
On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these.
Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction.
References to the tenure, lease length, ground rent and service charges for any property are based on information supplied by the seller, buyers are advised to obtain verification of these stated figures from their solicitor before purchasing.
Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated.
Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances.
Many of the features are owner advised and prospective buyers are advised to obtain verification before purchasing.
Buyers/Tenants must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
Durden & Hunt are a proud member of The Property Ombudsmen. EPC Rating: B
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