Salters Court, CO3 3FF
Listed 18 Mar 2026 · price reduced 6 Nov 2026 · Colchester
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Key features
- ONE BEDROOM
- RETIREMENT FLAT
- SHORT WALK TO TOWN
- SHOWER ROOM
- COMMUNAL GARDENS
- CHAIN FREE
- GOOD SIZE BEDROOM
- READY TO VIEW TODAY
- EPC - B
- COUNCIL TAX BAND - B
About this home
Boydens are proud to present this beautifully maintained one-bedroom retirement apartment, exclusively for the over 60s and originally built by McCarthy Stone.
Situated on the second floor and enjoying a pleasant aspect, the light and well-presented accommodation comprises an entrance hall with useful storage cupboard, a spacious lounge with feature window allowing for plenty of natural light, and a fitted kitchen accessed via double doors. The generous double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the shower room offers a walk-in shower for added convenience.
The development provides lift access to all floors, a welcoming communal lounge, guest suite for visiting family and friends, laundry facilities and an on-site House Manager, offering both comfort and security.
Located within the popular Balkerne Heights development in Colchester, the apartment is ideally positioned for access to Crouch Street’s shopping parade and the vibrant city centre, with its wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, including the Mercury Theatre, Colchester Arts Centre and the historic Colchester Castle and parklands. Colchester North Station is also within easy reach, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Norwich.
HALLWAY - 4' x 7'9'' (1.2m x 2.4m)
BATHROOM - 6'10'' x 5'6'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
LIVING AREA - 19' x 9' (5.8m x 2.7m)
BEDROOM - 15'7'' x 8'10'' (4.7m x 2.7m)
KITCHEN - 8'2'' x 7'7'' (2.5m x 2.3m)
Length of Lease - 125 years Service Charge - £2,974.36 annually Ground Rent - £295 annually
AGENT NOTE-
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) – March 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) March 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 March 2026 - The property is at a very low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - checked March 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.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 104 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £0 per year
Floorplan
Location
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- Colchester Town Station0.6 mi
- Colchester Station0.7 mi
- Hythe Station1.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CO3 over the last 12 months: detached £450k · semi-detached £335k · flat £175k · terraced £293k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £90,000 |
| Flat 72, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 11 Jun 2026 | £70,000 |
| Flat 62, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 14 Apr 2026 | £82,500 |
| Flat 2, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 17 Mar 2026 | £85,000 |
| Flat 16, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 21 Oct 2025 | £125,000 |
| Flat 67, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £80,000 |
| Flat 34, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 5 Aug 2025 | £80,000 |
| Flat 1, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jul 2025 | £142,000 |
| Flat 75, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 10 Jun 2025 | £110,000 |
| Flat 28, Salter Court, St Marys Fields Colchester CO3 3FF | Flat Leasehold | 29 Nov 2024 | £105,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CO3
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 Boydens, Colchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced yesterday.
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