No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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1 bedroom apartment

Retirement
Chain-free
Sold STC
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Popular Location Of St Mary's
  • Large One Bedroom Apartment
  • Spacious Apartment For The Over 55's
  • Reception Room With Unrestricted Views Of Communal Gardens & Historical Landmark
  • Spacious Reception Room With Juliette Balcony
  • No Onward Chain
  • Visitors Parking Available
  • Well Maintained Communal Areas With Lift Access

*Guide Price £100,000 - £120,000*A spacious and beautifully maintained one bedroom apartment enjoying wonderful views over St Mary's with and nestled in a popular retirement development in the heart of Colchester Town Centre. The property enjoys excellent sized accommodation throughout and great communal facilities including living rooms and even a guest suite for visitors to stay. Being offered with no onward chain and with the option of being sold part furnished, we would highly recommend an internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer.

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 Theatre, Arts Centre, and the historic Castle and its parklands, which often hosts many fetes and concerts. In just under one kilometre from the property is North Station with its direct railway links to Ipswich, Norwich and London Liverpool Street.



Second Floor Apartment


Hallway
Telephone entry point, large walk-in airing and storage cupboard, doors to:

Living Room
18' 5" x 10' 7" (5.61m x 3.23m) Electric heater, telephone and T.V points, contemporary electric fireplace with ornamental surround, double doors onto a Juliet Balcony, UPVC window, double doors to:

Kitchen
8' 5" x 7' 7" (2.57m x 2.31m) Vinyl flooring, range of modern fitted base and eye level units with working surfaces to side and tiled splash backs, built in electric oven and hob with extractor hood above, fridge and freezer to remain, inset sink unit with right hand drainer, double glazed window.

Master Bedroom
15' 8" x 9' 9" (4.78m x 2.97m) Electric heater, UPVC window, built in treble mirror fronted wardrobes

Bathroom
Heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, low level WC, vanity hand wash basin with storage cupboards under, integrated shower and glass shower screen over, extractor fan.

Outside
As previously mentioned, the building itself is situated in the heart of Colchester Town Centre, with every possible amenity just a short stroll away. There are delightful communal gardens surrounding the property with various lawns, flower beds and seating areas.

Parking for the properties is available on site and is set on a first come, first serve basis.

Communal Facilities & Lease Information
Salter Court enjoys an array of wonderful communal facilities including living rooms, washing rooms and even a Guest Suite, where visitors can stay overnight if desired.

We have been advised by the seller that the current lease remaining on the apartment is 107 years remaining with a service charge of £1200 paid half yearly. The ground rent is approximately £197 and is also paid half yearly. We do however advise any perspective buyer to confirm this with their chosen solicitor.

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Places of interest

    Positioned in the heart of this historic town, our offices take prime location in an elegant and beautifully restored early Victorian property, which sits on the prestigious Crouch Street. Crouch Street has for many years been awarded the accolade of being the ‘Little Hamptons’, the road is full of quaint and bespoke shops, adorable eateries and of course a great Property Consultants! Since opening our doors to business in March 2013, we have taken the town and surrounding area by storm. All staff are local to the area and they have a great understanding and insight into the local market conditions. All of our team have worked in property, within the town for many years and unlike any other agent, Michaels really does have brand loyalty. “There is nothing more rewarding than a potential customer asking us if we can provide them with the same service as we gave to their friend. I can’t tell you how passionate we are about Customer Care. That comment makes me happy.” Said Mike, one of the Company Directors. The whole ethos and ethic of the team is to advise, assist and guide clients through the process and to do this as seamlessly as possible. We think that our working environment and our staff, need to mirror our professional standards. We are working from a beautiful office building, in the best position in town and we have trustworthy and professional staff to support us.

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