Details

Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this first-floor, two-bedroom retirement property built in 2004 and finished to a high specification with features including ornate coving and architrave. The flat offers adaptable living spaces and well-proportioned sleeping accommodation.

The property is accessed via the communal hallway (with lift access) into the spacious entrance hall which offers space for a console table, a storage cupboard as well as the airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. There are double doors in front which lead to the lounge/dining space, this room is adaptable and can easily accommodate both a dining and lounge space with dual aspect sash style windows to the front and side and hardwearing laminate flooring. The kitchen is next to the lounge with a fitted base and eye-level units with inset stainless steel sink with drainer, fitted double oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine, there is also space to have a small kitchen table in this space.

The principal bedroom is well proportioned with fitted double wardrobes and a window to the side aspect, the en-suite bathroom is also off of this space with paneled bath with shower over, inset WC, pedestal style wash hand basin and electrically heated towel rail. The second bedroom is also of a twin/double size with a side window with fitted double wardrobes. Off of the hallway, there is also a shower room with a corner shower cubicle, WC, sink, and a heated towel rail.

Externally there are communal gardens to the rear of the property with several benches. There is also a bin store and bike/mobility scooter store. Parking to the rear is accessed through an electric gate which is controlled by a fob and the block benefits from key-less access. There is also a video intercom system which is situated in the entrance hall with cameras to both the front and rear communal doors.

Lease information;
The lease runs for 299 years from the 1st of January 2004.
The service charge for last year was £3,422 per annum this included building insurance, water rates and maintenance of communal areas including the lifts.
Ground rent is £50 per annum.

Also included within the service charge is an alarm button which is connected to a 24 hour emergency call response service.

The property is located on the entrance to the Riverside Estate, ideally located to allow easy access to a park with riverside walks which meanders and connects to the main Colchester’s historic Castle Park. The town centre is also within walking distance with its vast array of shops, restaurants, and facilities. The development has access (via Ipswich Road) to the A12 corridor and is equidistant to North Station with its direct links to London’s Liverpool Street in under an hour and the Town and Hythe Train Stations.

HALL - 13'4'' x 8'9'' (4.1m x 2.7m)

LOUNGE - 11'3'' x 23'6'' (3.4m x 7.2m)

KITCHEN - 10'4'' x 12'11'' (3.1m x 3.9m)

BATHROOM - 5'5'' x 5'2'' (1.7m x 1.6m)

BEDROOM - 1 - 15'4'' x 10'6'' (4.7m x 3.2m)

ENSUITE - 6'9'' x 6'8'' (2.1m x 2m)

BEDROOM - 2 - 11'2'' x 10'4'' (3.4m x 3.1m)