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For sale
£170,000Guide price

Ballantyne Drive, Colchester, CO2 8XZ

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
682sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 22 Oct 2026 · Colchester

How the price compares

This home£170,000£249 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in CO2£180k67 homes listed · £247 per sq ft
Difference-6%below the area median

Key features

  • 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

About this home

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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Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
682 sq ft / 63 sq m
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
989 years left
Ground rent
£180 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£3,100 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hythe Station0.5 mi
  • Colchester Town Station1.3 mi
  • Wivenhoe Station1.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CO2 over the last 12 months: terraced £263k · semi-detached £325k · flat £170k · detached £413k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
37 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8XZ
Flat
Leasehold
31 Jul 2026£210,000
31 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8XZ
Flat
Leasehold
22 May 2026£113,000
55 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8XZ
Flat
Leasehold
23 Mar 2026£190,000
6 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8GL
Flat
Leasehold
25 Jun 2025£185,000
10 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8GL
Flat
Leasehold
6 Dec 2024£135,000
91 Ballantyne Drive
Colchester CO2 8XZ
Flat
Leasehold
17 May 2024£140,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO2

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£850£17,000 deposit · £153,000 loan
Stamp Duty£900England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Oakheart Property, Colchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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