Summary - 9 MARIA COURT COLCHESTER CO2 8JP
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
No-chain, two-bedroom apartment close to Hythe station — ideal first-time buy or investor.
Allocated off-street parking space included
One bedroom with en-suite; separate bathroom
Leasehold tenure — check remaining term and charges
Electric storage heaters; consider heating running costs
Double glazing installed before 2002 (older units)
Slow broadband speeds in the area
No onward chain — quicker completion possible
Close to Hythe station and Colchester city centre
This two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Maria Court offers practical, low-maintenance living close to Colchester city centre and Hythe railway station. The layout includes an entrance hall, open-plan lounge/diner, kitchen, two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a separate bathroom — suitable for a first home or buy-to-let. An allocated parking space and modern block setting add convenience.
The property is offered with no onward chain and has an EPC rating of C, indicating reasonable energy performance for its age. Main heating is via electric storage heaters and glazing is double-glazed (installed before 2002). Broadband speeds are reported slow locally, which may affect home-working or streaming.
Buyers should note the flat is leasehold and sits in an area with higher relative deprivation; council tax is low. The apartment was built between 1996–2002 and presents as average-sized overall, so there is limited scope for major expansion but potential to modernise interiors for rental uplift or personalisation.
This is a straightforward opportunity for first-time buyers seeking good transport links or investors targeting consistent rental demand from students and professionals nearby. A viewing will best reveal the condition and any upgrading required to meet individual needs.
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