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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CO3 3RT
For saleReduced £12.4k (−5.7%) on 26 OctListed 32 days
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The highly sought after area of Lexden is situated to the West of the City.
Acland Court is around 1.5 miles from the City Centre and is also located close to the Lexden Springs and Lexden Park nature reserves.
The mainline railway station is approximately 1.7 miles away with frequent bus services on Lexden Road.
Council Tax Band: C (Colchester City Council) Tenure: Leasehold (938 years) Ground Rent: Communal entrance hall Double glazed door, communal stairs to first floor.
Communal landing Timber and glazed door to apartment. Entrance hall Radiator, large storage cupboard, storage cupboard housing redundant asbestos heating pipes.
Sitting room 12.42ft x 15.75ft Two double glazed windows to front, one double glazed window to side, radiator, double glazed door to balcony.
Kitchen 7.67ft x 9.83ft Double glazed window to rear, range of green eye and base level units with wooden worktop, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, four ring gas hob with oven below and extractor above, integrated fridge/freezer, part tiled walls, gas boiler, wood effect laminate flooring.
Bedroom 1 9.25ft x 9.67ft Double glazed window to front, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
Bedroom 2 8.42ft x 13.33ft Double glazed windows to side and rear, radiator, storage cupboard.
Bathroom 6.58ft x 7.33ft Double glazed frosted window to rear, low level WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, panelled bath, with shower over, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, electric heater, wood effect laminate flooring, Balcony Accessed from the sitting room, the balcony has a south facing aspect with a tiled floor behind iron railings.
Garage Single garage with up and over door. Outside There are lawned communal garden areas with flower and shrub borders.
Lease details The lease is for 999 years from 1965, therefore there are 938 years remaining. We are awaiting confirmation of maintenance/ground rent charges.
We understand the property has a share of the freehold. Local Authority Colchester City Council - tax band C. Energy performance EPC rating C.
Broadband availability We understand Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband services are available in this area. Information taken from Ofcom in September 26.
Mobile coverage We understand there is good outdoor and in-home coverage with EE and good outdoor coverage with O2, Three and Vodafone. Information taken from Ofcom in September 2026.
Construction Brick under tiled roof. Flood Risk Checker The risk of flooding at this address is very low. Information taken from gov.uk long term flood risk checker in September 2026.
AML Compliance All purchasers will be asked to provide ID and proof of address to confirm their identity, along with proof of funds.
To comply with the current money laundering regulations, Stanfords will also carry out a AML check on all purchasers. All of the above will be required prior to the sale being agreed.
Viewings Please contact the office to arrange a viewing.
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