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Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this two-bedroom first-floor apartment, situated in the sought-after Priory Court on Crouch Street, Colchester.
The property benefits from an undercover allocated parking space and is ideally located for access to an array of boutique shops, restaurants, and bars, while also being within walking distance of Colchester's city centre and North Station.
The block also benefits from a lift for added convenience. Accessed via a secure communal entrance, the apartment opens into a welcoming hallway with a useful storage cupboard.
The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining space is generously sized, offering a modern and sociable layout.
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of base and eye-level units incorporating a sink, oven, and hob.
The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is well-sized and is serviced by the main bathroom, which comprises a panelled bath with shower over, a close-coupled WC, and a wash hand basin.
With its prime location, allocated parking, lift access, and well-proportioned living space, this property is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or professionals seeking a convenient city lifestyle.
Priory Court offers Colchester most prestigious street on its doorstep, Crouch Street which is a vibrant area where first class eateries such as China-Chef meet some of the town's highest profile fashion retailers and independent boutiques, for foodies there is the locally renowned delicatessens of Guntons and the highly regarded butchers of Frank Wright, the area is also home to a colourful night-scene, offering everything from trendy wine bars to gastro-style pubs serving craft beers and quality food.
HALL - 10'3'' x 3'7'' (3.1m x 1.1m) Accessed via wooden fire door, carpeted with smooth ceiling, wall mounted electric heater, thermostat, intercom phone system, storage cupboard housing hot water tank and fuse box.
KITCHEN LOUNGE/DINER - 21'10'' x 13'6'' (6.7m x 4.1m) BEDROOM - 1 - 14'7'' x 11'10'' (4.4m x 3.6m) ENSUITE - 6'10'' x 4' (2.1m x 1.2m) BEDROOM - 2 - 7'5'' x 7'5'' (2.3m x 2.3m) BATHROOM - 7'1'' x 6'7'' (2.2m x 2m) PARKING Allocated parking space (barrier gated).
AGENT NOTE- Local Authority – Colchester Borough Council.
Broadband Availability –Superfast Broadband available with speeds of up to 20 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – March 2025 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by THREE with llikely voice and data indoor coverage.
EE, O2 and VODAFONE all have limited voice and data coverage.
O2, THREE, VODAFONE AND EE all have likely voice and data outdoor coverage (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) March 2025 Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / 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 March 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked March 2025 - 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.
Service Charge - £2451.21 PA Ground Rent - £481.88 PA
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