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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · CO1 2YH
For saleListed 570 days
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About
Saxons are delighted to offer to for sale this 1 bed first floor apartment located in the popular retirement development of The Dell.
Located within easy distance of Colchester’s historic City Centre The property has 1 Double Bedroom with built in storage, Living Room with access to a Fitted Kitchen and Main Bathroom.Currently tenanted with a long term tenant the property currently generates GBP675 pcm.
Entrance hall Light switch, ceiling light point. Airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and storage space. Storage heater.
Security door entry system, living room 5.51m x 3.1m Ceiling light, storage heater, power points, TV aerial point, telephone point, emergency pull cord.
An archways leads to the kitchen 2.77m x 1.88m Window to side Tiled and fitted with stainless steel sink unit, wall and floor cupboards with work tops.
Built in electric oven and hob with extractor fan over. Space for refrigerator. Power points. Ceiling light. Bedroom 3.71m x 3.38m Double built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf over.
Electric panel heater, ceiling light, power points, emergency intercom. Shower room Tiled and fitted with suite comprising Shower unit with hand grips. Emergency pull cord. WC with low level flush.
Wash hand basin. Shelving. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Wall mounted electric heater.
Disclaimer These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers.
Neither Saxons Estate Agents nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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