1-bedroom house · CO3 3AH
For saleListed 191 days
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About
Boydens are delighted to present this well-appointed first- floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment, ideally located within close proximity to Colchester City Centre.
The property is accessed via a well-maintained communal entrance, offering a range of facilities for residents including a comfortable lounge, laundry room, guest suites, and lift access.
The apartment’s private front door opens into a welcoming hallway, featuring a fitted storage cupboard housing the hot water tank.
To the right, the fully tiled shower room is fitted with a double shower unit, low-level WC, and a vanity wash hand basin.
Straight ahead, the generously sized bedroom benefits from fitted double wardrobes and a rear-facing uPVC double glazed window.
Positioned to the left of the hallway, the spacious lounge/dining area provides ample room for both seating and dining arrangements, with a window looking onto the communal gardens.
The adjoining kitchen is fitted with a range of matching base and eye-level units, incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer, electric hob, oven, and extractor fan, with additional space for an under-counter washing machine.
Externally, the property benefits from a well-maintained south-facing communal garden and a residents’ car park to the rear.
Maldon Road is widely regarded as one of Colchester’s most desirable residential locations.
The property is conveniently situated within walking distance of the city centre and the popular Crouch Street shopping parade.
A number of highly regarded schools are easily accessible, including Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar School, Oxford House School, St Mary’s School, and the Sixth Form College.
The property also falls within the sought-after catchment area for Hamilton Primary School.
Colchester North Station is located less than a mile away, providing direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 55 minutes.
The property also benefits from excellent road links, with convenient access to the A12 via junctions 26 and 27, connecting both northbound and southbound routes.
HALLWAY - 3'2'' x 11'3'' (1m x 3.4m) BATHROOM - 5'10'' x 7'1'' (1.8m x 2.2m) BEDROOM - 9'4'' x 14'8'' (2.8m x 4.5m) LIVING ROOM - 10'11'' x 19'2'' (3.3m x 5.8m) KITCHEN - 8'6'' x 7'8'' (2.6m x 2.3m) Length of Lease – 65 years Service Charge - £2709.92 annually Ground Rent – £277.84 six monthly AGENT NOTE- Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - April 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 83% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) April 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 April 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked April 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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