Summary - 215 QUAYSIDE DRIVE COLCHESTER CO2 8GQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free riverside one-bedroom with parking and balcony, ideal for first-time buyers..
No onward chain — ready for quick completion
Long lease c.135 years; leasehold tenure
Allocated secure underground parking space included
Open-plan lounge/kitchen with balcony and quay views
Service charge c.£2,101pa; ground rent c.£182pa
Electric room heaters only — no gas central heating
Modest footprint ~506 sq ft; no private garden
Located in a student-heavy area; local crime levels high
This second-floor, one-bedroom apartment on Quayside Drive offers a compact, modern riverside home with immediate vacant possession. The open-plan living area leads to a balcony overlooking Hythe Quay, bringing natural light and a pleasant water aspect to city living. The fitted kitchen, integrated appliances and built-in bedroom wardrobe make the flat ready to occupy with minimal updating required.
Practical positives include a long lease (approximately 135 years remaining), allocated secure underground parking and excellent transport links with the train station nearby — appealing for commuting first-time buyers or someone seeking a low-maintenance city base. The development dates from the early 2000s and presents neutral, sound communal areas.
Buyers should note material running costs: an annual service charge of around £2,101 and ground rent of about £182. Heating is electric via room heaters (no mains gas central heating), which may affect energy costs. The property is leasehold and has no private garden; floor area is modest at about 506 sq ft.
The apartment sits within a cosmopolitan, student-heavy neighbourhood. That brings convenience — shops, eateries and university access — but also higher local crime statistics and possible evening noise. Early viewing is recommended to assess suitability and running costs for your circumstances.
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