2-bedroom maisonette · CO1 1UR
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Summary This lower ground floor maisonette is situated in the ever popular Roman Road area of Colchester, offering excellent access to the city centre, castle park and town train station.
Description Early viewing is advised of this maisonette situated on the rarely available Roman Road and offering an ideal investment opportunity.
Accommodation comprises kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a shower room.
Steps Down To Entrance Entrance Door To: Kitchen 7' 9" x 4' 3" ( 2.36m x 1.30m ) Sash window to side, base and eye level units, work surfaces, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated oven and hob with extractor hood over, space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, two internal windows to Lounge.
Lounge 13' 5" max x 11' 5" max ( 4.09m max x 3.48m max ) Sash window to front, laminate wood flooring, feature cast iron fireplace, radiator.
Bedroom One 10' 11" x 10' 5" ( 3.33m x 3.17m ) Sash window to rear, radiator. Bedroom Two 10' 11" x 7' 6" ( 3.33m x 2.29m ) Sash window to side, radiator.
Shower Room Double shower cubicle, low level w.c., pedestal wash and basin, part tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator, extractor fan. Outside There is a small courtyard area to the front.
Agents Note There are less than 80 years remaining on this lease which could impact where a mortgage is required for purchase. Please ask for further information.
Directions Refer to map Lease details are currently being compiled. For further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. 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 or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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