1-bedroom flat · CO1 1TY
Let agreedReduced £50 (−4.8%) on 15 OctListed 114 days · slow let
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About
Fenn Wright lettings are delighted to present to the market this one bedroom apartment which forms part of a collection of 5 brand new homes which have been converted.
This apartment forms part of a collection of 5 brand new one bedroom apartments located within the Dutch Quarter of Colchester, within the centre of Colchester city centre.
Built by the highly reputable local developer Lanswood and finished to a good quality specification throughout.
Given their central location the properties provide fantastic access to all local amenities and are also very close to the historic Colchester Castle Park.
This particular apartment has shared communal access with two other apartments.
You enter into the open plan living room which is light and airy and has a stylish fully fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units, ample worktop space, sink with drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor above and integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine.
Window to front aspect and further skylight. There is also a spacious storage cupboard. There is a contemporary shower room with shower cubicle, wc, hand wash basin and chrome heated towel rail.
At the rear of the apartment is a double bedroom with large skylight.
Furthermore the apartments benefit from double glazed windows, efficient electric heating, blinds to all windows and ventilation system throughout.
Please note due to its city centre location the apartments do not have parking. Offered to let unfurnished and available from approx. Mid July. Please call now to view before you miss out!
Important Information The rent is exclusive of utilities and council tax. Deposit: £1269.23 or our deposit replacement product.
Availability : Approx Mid July Non Smokers Council tax band tbc EPC rating tbc Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Broadband Availability - Standard and Superfast available (Ofcom Broadband Checker -June 2026).
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE and Vodafone.
(Ofcom Mobile Checker – June 2026) Holding deposit Prospective applicants will be required to pay a Holding Deposit to Fenn Wright, equivalent to a maximum of 1 week's rent.
Once the holding deposit has been received, Fenn Wright will suspend marketing of the rental property for a period of 15 calendar days subject to referencing commencing promptly.
Upon successful references being completed, acceptable and the tenancy being confirmed by Fenn Wright, the holding deposit paid will then contribute towards the first month's rental payment.
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