1-bedroom terraced house · CO1 2HU
Sold STCListed 50 days
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About
BOYDENS are delighted to bring to market this well-presented and rarely available one-bedroom mid-terrace house, ideally situated within easy reach of Recreation Park and a major bus route providing convenient access to Colchester city centre.
The property is approached via a double-glazed entrance door, opening into a welcoming hallway with a fitted kitchen to one side and a modern bathroom to the other.
To the rear of the property is a spacious lounge/diner, which leads into a conservatory overlooking the attractive west-facing split-level rear garden.
Stairs rise from the living area to the first floor, where there is a well-proportioned double bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
Externally, the property offers allocated parking, together with rear access leading to a good-sized and private garden.
Further benefits include double glazing, a west-facing rear garden, allocated parking and the property being offered to the market chain free.
An ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking a conveniently located home, early viewing is highly recommended.
Belmont Place is situated just off Scarletts Road, to the east of Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded city.
The development is conveniently located close to Old Heath Recreation Park and benefits from a wide range of local amenities in the surrounding area, including a variety of shops, takeaways and a well-regarded primary school.
Colchester town centre, its railway stations and the A12 are all easily accessible from the property, making Belmont Place an attractive and convenient location for both local residents and commuters.
HALLWAY - 8'2'' x 3'4'' (2.5m x 1m) BATHROOM - 8' x 4'7'' (2.4m x 1.4m) LIVING ROOM - 10'11'' x 12'6'' (3.3m x 3.8m) CONSERVATORY - 7' x 8'10'' (2.1m x 2.7m) KITCHEN - 9'7'' x 6'8'' (2.9m x 2m) LANDING - 4'1'' x 3'1'' (1.2m x 0.9m) BEDROOM - 9'9'' x 10'1'' (3m x 3.1m) AGENT NOTE Local Authority – Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability – Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – August 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 84% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) August 2026 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 August 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked August 2026 – 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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