1 bedroom flat for sale

Boydens are pleased to present this spacious one-bedroom first-floor flat, located in the highly desirable Highwoods estate, to the north of Colchester. Offered to the market chain-free, this property features an entrance hall with a cloakroom, leading into an open-plan lounge, diner, and kitchen area. The double bedroom benefits from a charming box bay window and an en-suite shower room. Externally, the property offers access to communal gardens and parking facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a chain-free property in a sought-after location.

Highwoods is close to the Country Park and within walking distance or a short drive to the Tesco's supermarket and petrol station. There are other local shops for daily provisions, including a doctor's surgery. It's within a short drive, walk and cycling distance for schooling for all ages with recreational sporting facilities available after school hours at the Gilberd Centre. The property is less than 5 minutes' drive to the A12 junction linking between Ipswich Northbound and Chelmsford Southbound with the M25 beyond. Commuters are about 10 minutes' drive from Colchester's North Station with its excellent commuter train link to London's Liverpool Street in a journey of just under one hour.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 7' x 3' (2.1m x 0.9m)
Loft access, consumer unit.

CLOAKROOM - 5'4'' x 3'2'' (1.6m x 1m)
Low level WC, hand wash basin, extractor, coloured tiled splashbacks, drop light switch.

OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE - 15'10'' x 10'9'' (4.8m x 3.3m)
Telephone and television points, range of cupboards and drawers under a rolled edge worktop with coloured splashback tiles and wall mounted units above. Stainless steel sink with drainer, plumbing for washing machine, space for cooker and fridge. Dado rail, wall heater, UPVC douible glazed window to front.

BEDROOM - 1 - 12'6'' x 9'5'' (3.8m x 2.9m)
Heater, airing cupboard, box bay UPVC double glazed window to front.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 8' x 3' (2.4m x 0.9m)
Pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap, shower cubicle with shower above. Heated towel rail, drop light switch, white tiled splashbacks, UPVC double glazed window to side.

OUTSIDE -
Outside there are communal gardens and parking.

AGENTS NOTE -

Length of Lease - 966 years remaining / Service Charge - £101.39 per month - No Ground Rent.

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 2024.
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by Three (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - August 2024.

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 2024 - The property is at low risk of flooding.

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked August 2024 - 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 currents 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.