Salter Court, Colchester, CO3 3FF

CHAIN FREE

Ideally situated within easy reach of the popular Crouch Street shopping parade and Colchester city centre, this spacious and well-maintained one-bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable and convenient living for residents aged 60 and over.

Originally built by McCarthy Stone, this ground-floor apartment benefits from well-proportioned accommodation, excellent natural light and a Juliette balcony overlooking the attractive communal gardens. A door adjacent to the apartment provides convenient direct access to the gardens.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard, leading into a spacious lounge featuring a Juliette Balcony that allows an abundance of natural light. The fitted kitchen is accessed via elegant double doors, while the generous double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes. The modern shower room features a convenient walk-in shower.

Residents also benefit from a range of excellent communal facilities, including lift access to all floors, a welcoming communal lounge, guest suite for visiting family and friends, laundry facilities and the reassurance of an on-site House Manager.

Combining spacious accommodation, attractive communal areas and a convenient location close to local amenities, this property provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking comfortable and secure retirement living in Colchester.

Located just outside the city centre in Colchester is the popular and modern development of Balkerne Heights, granting easy access to restaurants, bars, the vast amounts of shops and the town streets are often lined with stalls on market days. For your entertainment there is the cinema, Mercury Theatre, Arts Centre, the historic Castle and its parklands, which often hosts many fetes and concerts. In just under one kilometre from the property is North Station with its direct railway links to Ipswich, Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 7'10'' x 4' (2.4m x 1.2m) LOUNGE/DINER - 17'4'' x 14' (5.3m x 4.3m) KITCHEN - 7'7'' x 7' (2.3m x 2.1m) BEDROOM - 1 - 20' x 8'10'' (6.1m x 2.7m) SHOWER ROOM - 9'4'' x 7' (2.8m x 2.1m)

OUTSIDE - Internally, to the right of the property there is an exit door which leads onto the communal gardens.

107 years remaining on lease Service Charge: £2435.68 pa Ground Rent £395 pa.

AGENTS NOTE - The photographs were taken before the removal of the property's contents.

Local Authority - Colchester City Council.

Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - August 2026 Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by EE with 83% performance. VODAFONE, O2 and THREE all also cover the area with slightly lower performance ratings. (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) August 2026

Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked August 2026 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked August 2026 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.