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Boydens are delighted to present to the market this exceptionally spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment, situated within the highly regarded Salter Court development. Exclusively for the over-60s and built by McCarthy Stone, this sought-after development enjoys an enviable location just a short stroll from Colchester's vibrant City Centre, with easy access to Crouch Street's popular shopping parade, the Mercury Theatre, and a wealth of local amenities.

Benefitting from a bright, sunny dual aspect, the property is flooded with natural light and enjoys attractive views towards Colchester's iconic Jumbo Water Tower.

The accommodation is accessed via a private entrance door leading into a spacious reception hallway, complete with a large built-in storage cupboard and ample space for coats and shoes. The generous L-shaped lounge/dining room provides an inviting and versatile living space, with direct access to the well-appointed fitted kitchen, offering extensive work surfaces, ample storage, and integrated appliances.

Both bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles and feature mirrored concertina wardrobe doors, providing excellent built-in storage. The shower room has been thoughtfully modernised and now boasts a contemporary walk-in shower, creating a stylish and practical space.

Salter Court offers an excellent range of communal facilities designed to enhance independent retirement living. Residents benefit from a welcoming communal lounge, where a variety of social events and activities are regularly held, a communal laundry room, and a guest suite available for visiting family and friends. The beautifully maintained communal gardens feature a number of seating areas arranged across attractive terraced patios, providing peaceful outdoor spaces to relax. Resident parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The development is located in the popular Balkerne Heights area, within Colchester's city centre, placing an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés, bars, and retail shopping within easy reach. The city also offers a wide range of leisure and cultural attractions, including the Mercury Theatre, Arts Centre, cinema, the historic Castle and Castle Park, which regularly hosts community events, festivals, and concerts. Colchester North Station is approximately one kilometre away, providing direct rail services to Ipswich, Norwich, and London Liverpool Street, making the location ideal for both convenience and connectivity.

This superb apartment offers spacious, low-maintenance retirement living in one of Colchester's most desirable retirement developments, combining comfortable accommodation with excellent communal facilities and an outstanding central location.

BEDROOM ONE - 9'7'' x 13'4'' (2.9m x 4.1m)
HALLWAY - 13'10'' x 6'2'' (4.2m x 1.9m)
BATHROOM - 6'10'' x 5'8'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
BEDROOM TWO - 11'8'' x 9'2'' (3.6m x 2.8m)
KITCHEN - 7'6'' x 6'10'' (2.3m x 2.1m)
LOUNGE/DINER - 15'4'' x 13'10'' (4.7m x 4.2m)

Length of Lease - tbc
Service Charge - tbc
Ground Rent - tbc

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) – August 2026
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 83% performance. VODAFONE, O2 and EE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) August 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 August 2026 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked August 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.