1-bedroom flat · CO7 0FF
For saleReduced £10k (−5.3%) on 20 JunListed 145 days
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About
** guide price of £190,000 - £200,000 with no onward chain ** Situated within the sought-after waterside marina in Brightlingsea, this exceptional top floor one-bedroom apartment offers luxurious coastal living with breathtaking sea and town views.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property welcomes you via a spacious entrance hall complete with fitted storage, leading to a generous bathroom and an unusually large, light-filled double bedroom enjoying delightful outlooks across the surrounding area.
The true centrepiece of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining space, perfectly designed for modern living and entertaining.
Flooded with natural light, this expansive area features double doors opening onto a private balcony where you can relax and take in the picturesque sea and town views.
Further benefits include a secure underground allocated parking space, private access to a well-maintained communal garden, and a prime marina-side location within easy reach of local amenities, cafés and waterfront walks.
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a stylish and spacious coastal apartment in one of Brightlingsea’s most desirable locations.
Perfect for anyone looking to get on the property ladder or a stunning holiday home.
Open Plan Lounge / Kitchen / Diner (25'4" x 16'3" (7.72m x 4.95m)) Balcony (10'5" x 4'4" (3.17m x 1.32m)) Kitchen (7'2" x 9'8" (2.18m x 2.95m)) Entrance Hall (6'8" x 10'7" (2.03m x 3.23m)) Bedroom (12'6" x 17'6" (3.81m x 5.33m)) Bathroom (6'0" x 8'1" (1.83m x 2.46m)) Material information for this property: Tenure is Leasehold Ground Rent - £300 Per Year.
Service Charge - tbc (This includes Water and Buildings Insurance) Lease length: Tbc Council Tax Band - C EPC Rating - B Services Connected. Electricity - Yes. Gas - Yes. Water - Yes.
Sewerage type - Mains. Telephone & Broadband coverage - Unknown. Prospective purchasers should be directed to website to confirm the coverage of mobile phone and broadband for this property.
Non standard property features to note - None. Any other charges: None. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.
A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars.
We can also not confirm that such items are within the ownership of the seller. They may however be available by separate negotiation.
Floorplans are for guidance purposes only and therefore not to scale.
The agent has assumed relevant planning permissions are in place for any alterations the property has undergone and it is the responsibility of the seller to confirm this via their solicitor.
Money Laundering Regulations 2003 - Any prospective purchasers' will be asked to produce photographic identification and proof of residential documentation once entering into negotiations for a property in order for us to comply with current Legislation.
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