Summary - Flat 42 Lancer House, Butt Road, COLCHESTER CO2 7WE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern, low-maintenance apartment with two balconies and extensive communal facilities.
• Two walk-out balconies from lounge and bedroom
• Built 2019; energy-efficient: PV panels, heat recovery, insulation
• Long lease (999 years from 2019)
• Service charge £9,655.43 pa (high)
• Ground rent £435 pa; review due 2034
• Age restriction: residents 70+ only
• Electric room heating; mains electricity tariff unspecified
• On-site 24-hour staffing, emergency call system, numerous communal facilities
Light-filled and low-maintenance, this modern one-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor offers comfortable living with two walk-out balconies — one from the lounge and one from the bedroom — ideal for morning coffee or an evening seat. Built in 2019 and designed for over-70s, the development provides numerous communal facilities including a bistro, Club Lounge, Wellness Suite, guest accommodation and on-site management.
The apartment benefits from energy-efficient features such as double glazing, heat recovery, insulated walls and photovoltaic panels, helping reduce running costs despite electric room heating. The layout includes a generous lounge with dining space, a fitted Bosch kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe off the bedroom and an accessible wet room with grab rails and emergency pull cord.
Practical points to consider: the lease is long (999 years from 2019), but service charges are significant at £9,655.43 for the year ending 30/09/2026 and there is an annual ground rent of £435. The property is in a city area with higher local crime levels noted; balancing the strong on-site security and 24-hour emergency systems against that context is important.
This apartment suits buyers seeking a sociable, supported retirement setting with extensive communal amenities and low internal maintenance. It will particularly appeal to those prioritising convenience, wellbeing facilities and strong energy-efficiency features, while accepting higher service charges for the added services and staffing provided.
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