Details

Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this one bedroom flat situated on the "shoppers" level of the complex which gives great access to the town without using the stairs or lift. Salter Court is a popular over 60's retirement complex ideally located within easy reach of the popular Crouch Street shopping parade and Colchester's busy town centre and was built by McCarthy Stone.

The flat has been well maintained and consists of an entrance hall which is of a good size and can be used as a study space with storage and airing cupboard, a door from here leads to the lounge/dining space with juliet balcony overlooking the communal gardens and views of the jumbo water tower. Double doors flow into the kitchen from the Lounge, which benefits from a window providing views of historic central Colchester. The kitchen is well equipped with fitted fan assisted electric oven, electric hob with filtration hood above, inset stainless steel sink and under counter fridge and freezer.

The bedroom is of a good size and benefits from a fitted double wardrobe with window and electric storage radiator. There is a separate shower room off of the hallway with corner shower, inset vanity wash hand basin and close couple WC.

There is a communal lounge on the ground floor where regular events take place with the residents, there is also a separate communal laundry room and guest suite for family/friends coming to stay. The gardens are well appointed with a number of seating areas set over various terraced patios. A car parking area has a restricted number of space and is for residents only on a first come first served basis.

Located just outside the town centre in Colchester is the popular and modern development of Balkerne Heights granting easy access to restaurants, bars, the vast amounts of shops and the town streets are often lined with stalls on market days. For your entertainment there is the cinema, Mercury Theater, Arts Centre and the historical Castle and its parkland which often hosts many fetes and concerts. In just under one kilometer from the property is North Station with its direct railway links to Ipswich, Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 5'4'' x 14'9'' (1.6m x 4.5m)

BATHROOM - 9'6'' x 5'6'' (2.9m x 1.7m)

BEDROOM - 16'7'' x 7'11'' (5.1m x 2.4m)

LIVING ROOM - 17'1'' x 16'10'' (5.2m x 5.1m)

KITCHEN - 8'4'' x 7'6'' (2.5m x 2.3m)

Length of Lease - 125 years - 109 years remaining
Service Charge - £2435 pa
Ground Rent - £395 pa (increases yearly)

AGENT NOTE-

Local Authority – Colchester City Council.

Broadband Availability – Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 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 83% 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.