Summary - Flat 28 Lancer House, Butt Road, COLCHESTER CO2 7WE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two balconies, bistro and full on-site support for comfortable independent living.
- Two walk-out balconies overlooking landscaped communal gardens
- Modern fitted kitchen with integrated Bosch appliances
- Level-access wet room and walk-in wardrobe storage
- On-site 24-hour staffing, bistro, club lounge and Wellness Suite
- Photovoltaic panels, double glazing and heat-recovery ventilation
- High annual service charge £9,655.43 (expensive)
- Electric room heating (no gas central heating)
- Ground rent £435 pa; residents must be 70+
A well-presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment in Lancer House, designed for over-70s who value community and convenience. The flat benefits from two walk-out balconies, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated Bosch appliances, a wet room with level access and generous storage including a walk-in wardrobe.
Lancer House is a Retirement Living PLUS development with extensive communal facilities: a bistro-style restaurant, Club Lounge, Wellness Suite, guest suite, laundry and landscaped gardens. On-site management and a 24-hour emergency call system provide reassurance, while photovoltaic panels and heat-recovery ventilation improve energy efficiency.
Important practical points are stated plainly: heating is electric (room heaters) rather than gas, the annual service charge is high at £9,655.43, and ground rent of £435 pa applies with the next review in 2034. Residents must be aged 70 or over. The lease is long (999 years from 2019).
This apartment will suit downsizers seeking an active social setting with strong on-site support and low-maintenance living. Budget for the substantial service charge and electric heating when assessing running costs.
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