1-bedroom terraced house · CO4 9YD
Sold STCListed 157 days
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About
Boydens are delighted to bring to the market this well-presented one-bedroom end-terrace home, situated in the ever-popular Highwoods area to the north of Colchester.
The property is accessed via a double-glazed entrance door leading into a spacious lounge, with stairs rising to the first floor and French doors opening onto the rear garden.
Adjacent to the lounge is a versatile additional reception room, ideal for use as a dining room, study, or playroom.
This in turn leads through to the fitted kitchen, which offers ample worktop space, storage cupboards, and integrated appliances.
On the first floor, the property benefits from a generous double bedroom with dual-aspect windows and access to the loft space. The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite.
Externally, the property offers off-road parking to the front, while a side gate provides access to the enclosed rear garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio seating area.
Offered with no onward chain, this property would make an ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity.
Situated on Victoria Gardens within a well-established residential area, the home enjoys excellent access to the extensive amenities of the sought-after Highwoods community.
Nearby facilities include a 24-hour Tesco supermarket, petrol station, Post Office, newsagent, medical centre, and dental practice.
Families will appreciate the outstanding local education options, including Brinkley Lane Nursery, Brinkley Grove Primary School, and The Gilberd School.
Colchester General Hospital and Colchester North Station—offering direct rail services to London Liverpool Street in under an hour—are both easily accessible.
LIVING ROOM - 18'2'' x 11'2'' (5.5m x 3.4m) DINING ROOM - 11'3'' x 7'7'' (3.4m x 2.3m) KITCHEN - 6'7'' x 7'8'' (2m x 2.3m) LANDING - 5'10'' x 3'11'' (1.8m x 1.2m) BATHROOM - 5'4'' x 6'5'' (1.6m x 2m) BEDROOM - 1 - 11'5'' x 12'4'' (3.5m x 3.8m) AGENT NOTE- Local Authority – Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability – Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1800 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – May 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 81% performance.
VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings.
(details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) May 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 May 2026 - The property is at a low risk of flooding Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked May 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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