Guide price
£170,000
(£250/sq. ft)
2 bed flat for saleBallantyne Drive, Colchester CO2
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
681 sq. ft
EPC Rating: B
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About this property
Approximately 991 years remaining on the lease
Both bedrooms benefiting from fitted wardrobes
Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
Offered for sale with no onward chain
Excellent first-time purchase or buy-to-let investment opportunity
Private balcony accessed from the living space - one allocated parking space
Entrance hall with multiple built-in storage cupboards
Ideally positioned close to the University of Essex
Two double bedroom first floor apartment
Spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area
Guide price: £170,000 - £190,000. Offered to the market with no onward chain, this spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom first floor apartment occupies a desirable position on Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, and benefits from an impressive 991 years remaining on the lease, providing excellent long-term security for both owner occupiers and investors alike. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall featuring multiple built-in storage cupboards, providing practical everyday convenience. Both bedrooms are generous doubles and benefit from fitted wardrobes, whilst the principal bedroom further enjoys the advantage of a modern en-suite shower room. A separate family bathroom serves the remainder of the accommodation. The heart of the home is the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, creating an ideal environment for modern living and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample workspace and storage, while the living area enjoys direct access onto a private balcony, providing an excellent outdoor seating space. There is also then one allocated parking space to the property. Positioned within close proximity to the University of Essex, the property presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals and buy-to-let investors alike. The surrounding area offers a range of local amenities, shops and transport links, while nearby access to the A12 provides excellent connectivity to Colchester city centre, surrounding towns and London beyond.
EPC Rating: B
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Oakheart is required to undertake identity and compliance checks in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) legislation. These checks apply to all sellers, purchasers and landlords as part of our sales and lettings procedures.
To facilitate this process, we use Landmark, an independent third-party provider that carries out the necessary verification checks on our behalf. A fee of £24.00 inclusive of VAT per person applies.
All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the associated sale or letting.
**Agent’s Note: Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Verification**
Oakheart is required to undertake identity and compliance checks in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering (aml) legislation. These checks apply to all sellers, purchasers and landlords as part of our sales and lettings procedures.
To facilitate this process, we use Landmark, an independent third-party provider that carries out the necessary verification checks on our behalf. A fee of £24.00 inclusive of VAT per person applies.
All relevant checks must be completed and verification confirmed before we can progress with the associated sale or letting.
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Tenure
Leasehold (990 years)
Service charge
£3,100 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£180
Ground rent date of next review
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