3-bedroom flat · CO5 8BX
Listing removedReduced £20k (−7.1%) on 20 JunListed 240 days
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Tenure: Leasehold This second floor apartment in West Mersea offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle, ideally located just moments from the beach.
Enjoying panoramic seaside views, the property provides a wonderful vantage point to take in the ever changing coastal scenery, creating a bright and uplifting setting throughout the home.
Bright and inviting, the home features an open plan living and dining area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, alongside a separate modern kitchen.
Three well proportioned bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for family or guests.
Completing the home is a generous attic space, providing excellent storage.
An allocated parking space adds convenience, while the apartment’s prime location brings the very best of seaside living to your doorstep.
The apartment also benefits from excellent transport connections.
Local bus routes provide easy access to Colchester and surrounding areas, and mainline train services from nearby stations offer direct journeys into London and beyond.
The area is surrounded by open green spaces and scenic coastal paths, ideal for walking, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors.
A wide range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and schools, ensures everyday convenience alongside the relaxed coastal lifestyle. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
Council Band A Colchester Leasehold, Years Remaining: 103 Annual Ground Rent: £50 (01/08/25 - 31/07/26) Annual Service Charge: £888.54 (01/08/25 - 31/01/26, Invoice Dated 17/02/26) Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
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Durden & Hunt are a proud member of The Property Ombudsmen. EPC Rating: E
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