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17, De Grey Road, Essex, CO4 5TZ

Studio flat · CO4 5TZ

432 sq ftEPC D1 bath

Asking

£90,000

Listing removedListed 51 days

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Price range £90,000 to £100,000 Located in the popular area of Highwood's is this first floor studio apartment which is conveniently located within easy access to the A12, Severalls business park, and colchester north train station.

An ideal first-time purchase or for a buy to let. If you enjoy the 'The beautiful game' then you can walk to the stadium and the local rugby club is nearby too.

The david lloyd club is in the vicinity and Hollywood Bowl is nearby and surrounded by restaurants so there is always something to do at the weekend.

Chain free sale Communal Entrance Security Intercom Access Lift to First Floor Entrance Hall Built in Storage Cupboard Open Plan Living/ Bedroom / Kitchen (6.5m x 6.17m) Built in Cupboard Bathroom Outside There is an allocated parking space

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Key information

Price per sq ft

£208/sq ft

Based on 432 sq ft (40 sq m)

Floor area

432 sq ft (40 sq m)

Reception rooms

Council tax band

Band A

Estimated ~£1,200/year

EPC rating

current

Tenure

Leasehold

Property age

Built 2007 onwards

Local authority

Colchester

District

County

Essex County

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Days on market51 days

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Listing timeline

First listedListed at £90,0002 Sep 2026

Still activeDay 51 on marketToday

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