Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TY
Listed 28 Aug 2026 · price reduced 15 Sept 2026 · Colchester
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Key features
- One Bedroom First Floor Apartment
- Well Appointed Kitchen
- Double Glazing
- Security Entry Phone System
- Allocated Parking
- Communal Gardens
- Popular Highwoods Location
About this home
SUMMARY *** GUIDE PRICE £130,000 TO £140,000***This excellent FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT is well presented throughout making the PERFECT HOME FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. Situated on the SOUGHT-AFTER HIGHWOODS ESTATE the property is ideal for VARIOUS LOCAL SHOPS, Highwoods Country Park, bus services and the A12/A120.
DESCRIPTION Please be aware that we require ID and proof of address from all buyers prior to formally processing any accepted offers. An AML fee of £80 (including vat) is also payable at this stage and covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Entrance The property is entered via the communal front door with security entry-phone leading to:
Communal Hallway Stairs to the first floor and a door leading to:
Hallway
Wall-mounted security entry-phone receiver, access to the loft, built-in cupboard (housing the water tank), electric heater and a door leading to;
Bedroom Double glazed window to the rear aspect and an electric heater.
Bathroom Obscure glazed window to the front aspect, P-shaped bath with mixer-tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer-tap, low level WC, wall-mounted electric heater and part tiled walls.
Living Room Double glazed oriel bay window to the rear aspect, electric heater and an open archway leading to:
Kitchen Double glazed window to the front aspect, one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer-tap inset to the worktop, tiled splashbacks, wall and floor mounted cupboards and drawers, electric cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine and an electric heater.
Communal Gardens There are communal garden areas within the development.
Parking There is an allocated parking space with further visitors parking available in the car parking area.
DIRECTIONS Refer to map
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 961 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £1,200 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
Floorplan
Location
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- Colchester Station1.7 mi
- Hythe Station1.8 mi
- Colchester Town Station2.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CO4 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £320k · detached £425k · terraced £278k · flat £173k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TY | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Jul 2025 | £217,000 |
| 39 Grantchester Court, Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TX | Flat Leasehold | 16 Jun 2025 | £150,000 |
| 49 Grantchester Court, Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TX | Flat Leasehold | 9 Jun 2025 | £158,000 |
| 5 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TX | Terraced Freehold | 5 Mar 2025 | £287,500 |
| 7 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TX | Semi-detached Freehold | 19 Aug 2024 | £275,000 |
| 22 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TY | Terraced Freehold | 16 May 2024 | £245,000 |
| 19 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TX | Terraced Freehold | 3 May 2024 | £180,000 |
| 36 Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TY | Terraced Freehold | 29 Apr 2024 | £237,000 |
| 56 Grantchester Court, Bignell Croft Colchester CO4 9TY | Flat Leasehold | 1 Feb 2024 | £130,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO4
Buying costs
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 William H. Brown, Colchester St Johns on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/09/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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