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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CO1 1FB
For saleReduced £5k (−2.3%) on 1 AugListed 189 days
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Summary This modern and beautifully presented upper floor apartment is situated within walking distance of North Station with direct links to London Liverpool Street, as well as supermarket, shops and amenities.
Colchester's city centre and the A12 are also within easy reach.
Description This stunning modern apartment is situated on the north side of the city, offering excellent access to amenities and transport links both by rail and road.
Accommodation comprises spacious entrance hallway, open plan lounge/diner/kitchen with French doors onto a lovely balcony, master bedroom with en suite shower room, further bedroom and family bathroom.
Externally there is an allocated parking space. Communal Entrance Door To: Communal Entrance Hall With stairs to upper floors.
Entrance Door To: Entrance Hall Wood effect flooring, radiator, two built-in cupboards, doors to: Lounge / Diner / Kitchen Upvc double glazed windows to side and door to Balcony, two radiators, laminate wood flooring, range of matching base and eye level units, work surfaces, inset sink and drainer unit, integrated oven and four ring gas hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood over, space for washing machine, space for American style fridge/freezer.
Bedroom One Upvc double glazed window, carpet, radiator. En Suite White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, low level w.c. And pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, extractor fan.
Bedroom Two Upvc double glazed window, radiator, carpet. Bathroom Upvc obscure double glazed window, white suite comprising panel enclosed bath, low level w.c.
And pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator and towel hanging rail. Outside The property benefits from allocated parking space.
Directions Refer to map We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch.
Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs. 1.
Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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About 71, Barcro Square, Colchester
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