Summary - 43 ORCHARD GARDENS COLCHESTER CO4 0XB
1 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Low-maintenance single-floor home close to Colchester town centre for downsizers.
One double bedroom single-storey bungalow for over-55s
End-terrace corner plot with private entrance and patio
Approx 497 sq ft; open-plan lounge/diner layout
Off-street communal parking and low-maintenance gardens
Leasehold with 86 years remaining; chain free sale
Service charge approx £2,250 per year
Electric storage heating; double glazing install date unknown
Sold at auction — 4.5% non-refundable reservation fee applies
Quiet, single-storey living in a compact one-bedroom bungalow tailored for over-55s. The property occupies an end-terrace corner plot with a private entrance, patio and off-street parking, making it a low-maintenance option close to Colchester town centre.
Practicalities are clear: the home is leasehold with 86 years remaining, an annual service charge of around £2,250, and electric storage heating. Double glazing is present but installation date is unknown. The internal layout is open-plan, with a generous lounge/diner, separate kitchen and shower room across approximately 497 sq ft.
Sold via modern auction, bidders should note the non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of the purchase price, minimum £6,600 inc. VAT) and the 56-day reservation period. This property is chain free and suited to buyers seeking a manageable, single-level retirement home or a downsizer looking to be close to local amenities and transport links.
The bungalow is broadly modern in style and in a generally affluent area; however, reliance on electric storage heating and the service charge are ongoing running costs to factor in. Overall, this is a straightforward, low-upkeep retirement property with good access to local shops, buses and nearby schools for visiting family.
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