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The Hythe, Colchester
For sale
£170,000Guide price

The Hythe, Colchester, CO2 8FN

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 26 Aug 2022 · Colchester

How the price compares

This home£170,000
Median 1 bed in CO2£130k17 homes listed · £368 per sq ft
Difference+31%above the area median

Key features

  • LUXURY APARTMENT
  • ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM
  • SECOND FLOOR
  • OPEN PLAN LIVING/KITCHEN
  • FAMILY BATHROOM
  • WEST FACING BALCONY
  • OVERLOOKING RIVER COLNE
  • S/C £1600 PA G/R £250 PA
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND B £1536.50
  • EPC RATING C

About this home

This spacious apartment is well presented throughout with an open plan living/kitchen area, a double bedroom, family bathroom and private west facing balcony with views over the River Colne. The accommodation is presented to a high standard, with a bathroom and contemporary fitted kitchen, it would make a fantastic first time buy or an investment purchase.

The apartment is located in the popular Hythe area, only a short distance from The University of Essex, Tesco's Superstore and the Hythe Train Station with links to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. There are many local restaurants and a Chinese supermarket in the block underneath the flat.

HALL - 12'9'' x 3'6'' (3.9m x 1.1m) Heater, laminate flooring, large storage/airing cupboard.

OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE - 24' x 10'5'' (7.32m x 3.2m) A range of cupboards and drawers under a rolled edge worktop with matching tiled splashbacks and wall mounted units above. Integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Electric hob with oven under and stainless steel extractor above. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Recessed lighting, television and telephone points, heater, laminate flooring, French doors onto balcony.

BEDROOM - 1 - 10'7'' x 9'8'' (3.23m x 2.94m) Double fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding door. Heater, French doors onto balcony.

BATHROOM - 6'11'' x 5'7'' (2.1m x 1.7m) Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap, panelled bath with central mixer tap and shower above. Coloured tiled splashbacks, recessed lighting, extractor.

BALCONY - 20' x 3'3'' (6.1m x 1m) West facing.

OUTSIDE - There is allocated parking.

AGENTS NOTE Service charge £1,600 per annum Ground rent £250 per annum Lease 112 years (approximately)

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
110 years left
Ground rent
£250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,600 per year
Parking
Allocated

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Hythe Station0.3 mi
  • Colchester Town Station1.1 mi
  • Colchester Station2.0 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
21 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
25 Feb 2026£85,000
79 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
5 Jan 2026£150,000
71 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
7 Nov 2025£141,000
127 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
27 Oct 2025£103,400
69 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
29 Sept 2025£138,000
27 Caelum Drive
Colchester CO2 8FN
Flat
Leasehold
28 Jun 2024£126,500

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

Monthly repayment£850£17,000 deposit · £153,000 loan
Stamp Duty£900England 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 Boydens, Colchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Aug 2022; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 15/05/2026.

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