The Mill Apartments, Central Colchester, Riverside Location, CO1 2QT
Listed 19 Aug 2024 · price reduced 21 Jan 2026 · Colchester
How the price compares
Key features
- PERIOD FEATURES
- RIVERSIDE LOCATION
- WALK TO TOWN
- WALK TO STATION
- ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE
- OPEN PLAN LIVING
- RECENTLY FITTED KITCHEN
- PARKING
- COUNCIL TAX BAND C £1,839
- EPC RATING C
About this home
As the vendors sole selling agents, Boydens are pleased to bring to the market this spacious, contemporary one bedroom apartment with open plan living and period features throughout. The apartment is within the coveted riverside development of "The Mill Apartments" in the ever evolving East side of Colchester. The Mill is one of the most iconic buildings in Colchester and dates back to the 1890's when it was originally used as a flour mill, it is now Grade II listed to protect it for years to come.
Internally the property has a wealth of original features and offers an open plan minimalist feel with three original windows. Accessing the property there is an entrance foyer with space to hang-up coats and lay down shoes which leads into the hall with original windows, cloak cupboard, doors to all rooms and access to the recently updated gas boiler cupboard. The living room is open plan to the kitchen/dining space with a spacious feel and three windows which bring in natural light. The kitchen is recently fitted with matching base and eye level units with integrated appliances including; fridge/freezer, electric oven with gas hob above and extractor hood and integrated washing machine and dishwasher. The bedroom is of a good sized double with built-in double wardrobes and a small area for a dressing table, there are also two original windows in this space. The bathroom consists of a panelled bath with shower over and glass screen, matching pedestal style wash hand basin and close couple WC.
Externally the property benefits from communal areas with block paved area with views of the River Colne and lower Colchester Castle Park below. There is a allocated parking space with remote controlled car parking gates and 24hr CCTV system.
The Mill also benefits from a concierge, reception area with a slate floor, lift, residents' gym and bicycle store. The communal areas have recently been re-decorated and carpeted.
The Mill Apartments are located to the East of Colchester town centre within close proximity to the town centre, railway train stations with direct train links to London and Waitrose supermarket is also within close proximity.
Agents Notes Photographs are protected under copyright to Boydens and may not be used without written permission from Boydens.
ENTRANCE HALL - 5'2'' x 4'3'' (1.6m x 1.3m)
HALL - 11'3'' x 9'1'' (3.4m x 2.8m)
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - 19'4'' x 13'5'' (5.9m x 4.1m)
BEDROOM - 1 - 16'11'' NARROWING TO 8'4" x 13'1'' (5.2m x 4m)
BATHROOM - 6'6'' x 6'2'' (2m x 1.9m)
AGENTS NOTE Length of Lease - 103 years / Service Charge - £3,500 annually / Ground Rent - £100 annually
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.
Broadband Availability - Superfast Broadband available with speeds of up to 80 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - August 2024. Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by O2 (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - August 2024.
Utilities - Mains Electric / Gas Fired Central Heating / Mains Water / Mains Sewerage.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked August 2024 - The property is at very low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked August 2024 - 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 currents 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
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 103 years left
- Ground rent
- £100 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £3,500 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
Floorplan
Location
Arrow keys move the map, Shift with an arrow moves it further, plus and minus zoom, Home returns to the first view.
1 on this map
- Colchester Town Station0.5 mi
- Hythe Station0.7 mi
- Colchester Station1.2 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19, The Mill Apartments, East Street Colchester CO1 2QT | Flat Leasehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £170,000 |
| Flat 5, The Mill Apartments, East Street Colchester CO1 2QT | Flat Leasehold | 25 Oct 2024 | £290,000 |
| Flat 13, The Mill Apartments, East Street Colchester CO1 2QT | Flat Leasehold | 18 Oct 2024 | £190,000 |
| Flat 11, The Mill Apartments, East Street Colchester CO1 2QT | Flat Leasehold | 27 Aug 2024 | £230,000 |
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
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 19 Aug 2024; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/01/2026.
Agent disclaimer
Disclaimer - Property reference 2604565. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Boydens, Colchester. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Similar homes nearby
Nunns Road, Dutch Quarter, Colchester, Essex, CO1

175 Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2SP

George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1













