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Sold STCListed 164 days
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Boydens are delighted to present this beautifully appointed two-bedroom top-floor apartment, ideally situated within walking distance of Colchester city centre.
Combining style with spacious living, this light-filled home is perfectly suited to both first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors.
Internally, the property offers an impressive open-plan living and dining area, enhanced by French doors opening onto a Juliette balcony with views over Lexden Road.
The contemporary kitchen is seamlessly integrated into the space, providing ample storage and generous work surfaces.
The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is well-proportioned and served by a stylish family bathroom.
Externally, the apartment includes an allocated parking space and forms part of the highly sought-after Priory Court development.
Residents enjoy immediate access to Colchester’s prestigious Crouch Street, renowned for its excellent dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
Highlights include the acclaimed China Chef restaurant, Guntons delicatessen, a selection of high-end retailers, and a variety of independent wine bars and gastro pubs.
For commuters, Colchester North Station is easily accessible, offering direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
HALLWAY - 19'8'' x 3'11'' (6m x 1.2m) KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - 12'10'' x 20'11'' (3.9m x 6.4m) BEDROOM - 1 - 12'8'' x 13'2'' (3.9m x 4m) BEDROOM - 2 - 8'11'' x 9'10'' (2.7m x 3m) BATHROOM - 7' x 6'6'' (2.1m x 2m) SHOWER ROOM - 6'9'' x 4'9'' (2.1m x 1.4m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority – Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability –Superfast Broadband available with speeds of up to 20 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – September 2025 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by THREE with 83% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) September 2025 Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map – checked September 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked September 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
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