Summary - 335 QUAYSIDE DRIVE COLCHESTER CO2 8GT
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Compact modern apartment close to university and city centre, ready to move into.
Top-floor apartment with balcony and open-plan living
Allocated undercroft parking space included
Principal bedroom with ensuite; second double bedroom
Use of communal gym and communal courtyard
Long lease (134 years) and chain-free sale
Service charge high at £4,322pa; factor into costs
Electric room heaters (no gas central heating)
Located in a busy student neighbourhood; crime levels are high
Set on the top floor of a modern purpose-built block, this compact two-bedroom apartment is well placed for the University of Essex and Colchester city centre. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen opens onto a balcony, and the principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite — practical features for first-time buyers or sharers seeking low-maintenance city living.
Practical perks include an allocated undercroft parking space and communal gym access, plus excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for students, remote workers or renters. The property is offered chain-free with a long lease (134 years remaining), making it straightforward to purchase and manage.
Buyers should note the apartment’s limitations: internal space is compact for a two-bedroom, heating is by electric room heaters rather than central gas, and there is no private garden. Service charges are above average at £4,322 per year and ground rent is £226 — factor these into running costs.
The block sits in a busy, multicultural student neighbourhood with strong transport links and local amenities nearby. This apartment suits a buyer seeking an affordable, low-upkeep urban home or an investor targeting the local rental market, provided they accept the service charge level and compact layout.
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