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£150,000Guide price

Parkland Court, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2LB

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 31 Jul 2026 · Colchester

How the price compares

This home£150,000
Median 2 bed in CO1£180k42 homes listed · £313 per sq ft
Difference-17%below the area median

Key features

  • Second-floor apartment
  • Two-bedrooms
  • Spacious living/dining room
  • Separate fitted kitchen
  • Double principal bedroom
  • Versatile second bedroom/home office
  • Allocated parking space and visitor parking available
  • Close to amenities and transport links
  • Near City centre
  • Early viewing highly recommended

About this home

OVERVIEW ***GUIDE PRICE £150,000 TO £175,000*** Situated in a convenient location close to the City Centre and the popular Recreation Ground, this two-bedroom second-floor apartment offers practical accommodation, allocated parking and visitor parking, making it an ideal purchase for commuters, first-time buyers or investors.

STEP INSIDE Accessed via a communal entrance with stairs rising to the second floor, the apartment opens into an entrance hall, providing access to all rooms and benefiting from a useful storage cupboard.

The principal living space is a generously sized living room, measuring 15'10" x 11'1" (4.82m x 3.38m), offering ample space for both seating and dining furniture. Large windows help create a bright and airy feel throughout the room.

Located off the living area is the kitchen, measuring 9'6" x 5'11" (2.90m x 1.82m), fitted with a range of storage units and work surfaces with space for appliances. The main bedroom measures 10'10" x 10'5" (3.30m x 3.16m) and provides excellent space for a double bed and bedroom furniture.

The second bedroom measures 10'10" x 6'8" (3.30m x 2.04m) and would make an ideal guest room, child's bedroom or home office.

Completing the accommodation is the bathroom, measuring 7'8" x 6'9" (2.33m x 2.07m), fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC.

STEP OUTSIDE The property benefits from an allocated parking space, together with additional visitor parking. The nearby Recreation Ground offers open green space for walking, exercise and leisure activities.

THE LOCATION Recreation Road is conveniently positioned to the east of Colchester City Centre, offering excellent access to a range of local amenities, shopping facilities, restaurants and leisure attractions. The property is particularly attractive for commuters, being within easy reach of Hythe station and Colchester Station, which provides direct services to London Liverpool Street.

The nearby Recreation Ground offers valuable green open space, while the City Centre's historic attractions, retail outlets and entertainment facilities are all readily accessible. Excellent road links via the A12 provide straightforward connections to Chelmsford, Ipswich and the wider Essex and Suffolk regions.

AGENT NOTE These particulars are issued for guidance purposes only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, and measurements are approximate. Fixtures, fittings, and contents are subject to separate negotiation unless explicitly included.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
93 years left
Ground rent
£50 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,801.91 per year
Parking
Allocated
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hythe Station0.4 mi
  • Colchester Town Station0.9 mi
  • Colchester Station1.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CO1 over the last 12 months: terraced £245k · flat £150k · semi-detached £317k · detached £350k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 10, Parkland Court, Recreation Road
Colchester CO1 2LB
Flat
Leasehold
2 Apr 2026£160,000
Flat 7, Parkland Court, Recreation Road
Colchester CO1 2LB
Flat
Leasehold
18 Nov 2024£138,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£750£15,000 deposit · £135,000 loan
Stamp Duty£500England 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 John Alexander, Essex on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 31 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 31/07/2026.

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