Summary - Flat 26, Pier Wharf, Quayside Drive CO2 8GN
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Convenient commuter links and rental potential steps from campus and amenities.
- Walking distance to University of Essex and Hythe train station
- Private balcony and open-plan living/kitchen space
- En-suite plus second bathroom
- One allocated off-street parking space
- Leasehold: service charge ~£1,500pa; ground rent £200pa
- Electric room heating (no central gas heating)
- Located in student-focused area; local crime rated high
- 630 sqft; built 2007–2011, double-glazed, EPC B
A bright ground-floor apartment conveniently placed for the University of Essex and Hythe station, ideal for first-time buyers or investors targeting the student rental market. The open-plan kitchen/living area has contemporary fitted units and flows to a private balcony, giving a sense of indoor/outdoor space uncommon at this price. The property includes an en-suite to the main bedroom, a second bathroom, and one allocated off-street parking space.
Practical running costs are clear: double glazing and an EPC B help efficiency, but electric room heaters are the main heating source. The property is leasehold with an annual service charge of around £1,500 and a small ground rent of £200; buyers should check the remaining lease term and budget for ongoing charges.
Location is a major advantage — short walks to campus, rail links to London and Colchester’s city centre amenities. Note the wider area is a cosmopolitan, student-focused neighbourhood with higher crime statistics than average; this is reflected in local market demand and may suit those seeking rental yield. Flood risk is very low.
The apartment is presented in contemporary condition and was built 2007–2011, but buyers wanting to personalise should expect modest cosmetic updates rather than major structural work. An internal viewing will confirm room sizes and layout flexibility for two-bedroom living or reinstating a third bedroom if required.
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