Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7WE
Listed 25 Apr 2025 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Colchester
How the price compares
Key features
- Well-presented retirement apartment for over 70's
- Short distance to city centre
- Stylish modern development
- Kitchen with appliances
- Wet room
- Two balconies
- Large lounge
- Modern communal lounge with bistro
- Onsite facilities
- Located on second floor with lift access
About this home
A good size retirement apartment for over 70's close to the city centre within a stylish development offering onsite facilities, lifts to all floors and perfect for independent living.
The property is on the second floor and this floor can be accessed via a lift and stair flight.
An entrance door leads to the entrance hall with a large storage cupboard containing the water heating system.
The lounge is a good size and has a double-glazed door and window leading to a balcony and a further door leading to the kitchen which is well equipped with integrated appliances including an oven, microwave, four ring hob with extractor and integrated fridge/freezer.
There is a large double bedroom again with a double-glazed door and window to a balcony area and a walk-in wardrobe which is shelved.
The wet room comprises a shower unit, vanity wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and emergency response pullcord.
Outside The property benefits from communal grounds and a patio seating area.
Location
The development is situated a short distance to the city centre and has a Sainsbury's Local nearby for day to day needs.
Directions
Please use postcode CO2 7WE for SatNav.
Important Information
Council Tax Band – D EPC Rating - C
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Leasehold Our ref - COL240594 Lease details - The property is held on a TBC year lease which commenced in 2019. The service charge is approximately £780 per month including water and building insurance and the ground rent is £217 payable every six months. These charges are for the current year and maybe subject to change, all information should be checked by your solicitor.
Agent's note The development is designed for 'independent living’ owners, and it is staffed 24 hours for emergency assistance cover. There are certain criteria to be met, and the purchaser will be invited to a 'getting to know you' meeting prior to exchange of contracts.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Colchester Town Station0.8 mi
- Colchester Station1.4 mi
- Hythe 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 11 Mar 2026 | £250,000 |
| Flat 44, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 19 Feb 2026 | £260,000 |
| Flat 51, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 28 Oct 2025 | £260,000 |
| Flat 36, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 18 Sept 2025 | £229,995 |
| Flat 27, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 29 May 2025 | £238,000 |
| Flat 20, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £210,000 |
| Storage Unit 16, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Other Leasehold | 24 Oct 2024 | £2,500 |
| Flat 6, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jul 2024 | £349,000 |
| Flat 53, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 26 Jul 2024 | £320,000 |
| Flat 31, Lancer House, Butt Road Colchester CO2 7WE | Flat Leasehold | 29 Feb 2024 | £200,000 |
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
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 Fenn Wright, Colchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Apr 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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