1-bedroom house · CO4 3TE
Listing removedListed 100 days · slow let
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Property Reference: 2966987.
* Single room £385pcm (£465pcm including bills) * Students, graduates or working professionals welcome* Four bedroom property * 10-15 minutes walking distance to the University of Essex * Cooking facilities & fridge freezer * Fully furnished * Available 1st September Property Description: This 4 bedroom property is located by a peaceful green & yet within easy walking distance to Essex University, Tesco & local shops.
All bedrooms have a study area with a desk & office chair and plenty of storage space. There are three spacious double rooms & one single room (only single room available).
There is a large modern shower room upstairs.
There is a spacious kitchen diner with a seating for you to relax in, which leads through to a conservatory with further seating and onto a private garden.
Cooking facilities include hob, oven, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle & toaster. There is a washer dryer & outside washing line for laundry.
There is also a large garage plus a driveway for parking 2 cars & a shed for storing bikes.
The house is fully compliant with Colchester Borough Council's requirements such as fire, gas & electrical safety.
Key property features: Additional living space with a conservatory which is great for socialising with friends & which overlooks a sunny garden Close to the university - great location just off Avon Way where the university residences bus stops are located & within a 10-15 minute walk to the university Large modern kitchen diner off conservatory Lots of parking available with garage & 2 driveways Price per room 2 large double bedrooms £425pcm each / 1 standard double £415 / 1 single bedroom £385pcm (only room currently available) - Deposit £350 per person - We can offer an uncapped all-inclusive bills package at an affordable rate (£80-£90pcm) - No referencing or admin fees Summary & Exclusions: - Rent Amount: £385.00 per month (£88.85 per week) - Deposit / Bond: £350.00 - 4 Bedroom Property (1 room currently available for rent) - 1 Bathrooms - Property comes furnished - Available to move in from 01 September 2026 - Maximum number of tenants is 1 - Students welcome to enquire - No Smokers - Bills Included - Property has parking - Property has garden access - EPC Rating: EPC Not Required (Shared Accommodation) If calling, please quote reference: 2966987 Fees: You will not be charged any admin fees.
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