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Guide Price: £160,000 – £170,000 Situated within the highly sought-after Claremont Heights development, this spacious and well-presented top floor two-bedroom apartment offers bright, modern living in a prime location—just a short walk from Colchester North Station, the City Centre and Colchester General Hospital, making it ideal for commuters and professionals.
The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, complete with multiple storage cupboards, providing excellent practicality.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes and a Juliet balcony, allowing for plenty of natural light.
The second bedroom is also a comfortable size, perfect for guests, a home office or additional living space.
A contemporary family bathroom serves the accommodation, fitted with a bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
To the rear, the apartment boasts a bright and airy open-plan living and dining area, enhanced by a Juliet balcony that creates a light, inviting space—ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
The adjoining kitchen is well-equipped with ample worktop and cupboard space, offering both functionality and style.
Externally, residents benefit from an allocated parking space, additional visitor parking and well-maintained communal grounds, adding to the overall appeal.
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-located, low-maintenance home in one of Colchester’s most convenient and popular developments.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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