- Spacious duplex apartment +
- Central location +
- Parking +
- Private garden +
- Communal garden +
- Close to castle park +
- Excellent transport links +
- Period home +
- High ceilings +
- Guide Price £350,000 - £375,000 +
Occupying a prominent position on Colchester's East Hill, this 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment is both spacious and bursting with character. Approaching the property, it is impossible to not be stunned by the grandeur of the building and its impressive location. A short stroll away, you will find Colchester's town centre, the mainline railway with links to London in less than an hour, an array of fantastic schooling, including both of Colchester's grammar schools and the many delights that the Essex countryside has to offer.
The apartment itself boasts a majestic sitting room with high ceilings c3.5m, a modern kitchen and ample living space, including an impressive cinema room. This apartment extends to c2,200 square foot. There is off street parking and the apartment also benefits from its own private courtyard garden. A viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate what this home has to offer.
Kitchen - 3.53 x 3.03 (11'6" x 9'11") - A contemporary kitchen with modern integrated appliances including a gas hob and electric oven and tiled flooring.
Conservatory - 4.63 x 2 (15'2" x 6'6") - Currently being used as a dining space, this room leads directly off the kitchen and opens up onto a private courtyard garden.
Living Room - 5.64 x 4.14 (18'6" x 13'6") - The living room is spacious, with high ceilings and has been tastefully decorated. It is flooded with natural light from a large sash windows that overlook Colchester's East Hill. This room provides the perfect space to entertain family and friends or to unwind at the end of a busy day.
Principle Bedroom - 3.54 x 4.22 (11'7" x 13'10") - A generously sized principal bedroom which is flooded in natural light from the two windows at the front of the property. The room also benefits from access to an ensuite bathroom.
Ensuite - 1.63 x 2.23 (5'4" x 7'3") - The ensuite bathroom comprises shower, low level WC and basin.
Second Bedroom - 2.46 x 4.63 (8'0" x 15'2") - A generously sized double bedroom with ample natural light and inbuilt storage.
Bathroom - 1.63 x 3.54 (5'4" x 11'7") - A spacious and extremely well presented bathroom comprising walk in shower, bath, low level WC and basin.
Cinema Room - 3.89 x 5.83 (12'9" x 19'1") - This impressive space is currently being use as a home cinema room. This provides perhaps the perfect space to unwind or spend a cosy Sunday.
Office - 2.51 x 3.06 (8'2" x 10'0") - Downstairs there is further ample living space. This room would make the perfect working from home office space.
Office - 2.13 x 1.91 (6'11" x 6'3") - A further room downstairs that could be used as a play room, office space or snug.
Kitchen 2 - 2.20 x 3.54 (7'2" x 11'7") - On the floor below, there is a second kitchen.
Bathroom 2 - 2.11 x 1.01 (6'11" x 3'3") - There is a third bathroom on the lower ground floor comprising walk in shower, low level WC and basin.
Garden - As well as being a stones throw away from Colchester's famed Castle Park, you will also have access to your own private courtyard garden.
Further Information - Tenure - Share of Freehold
125 Year Lease from 12th January 2005
Service Charge Approx £1,728pa
Ground Rent £0
Council Tax - Colchester Band E
Construction - Brick
Conservation Area - Colchester Area 1
Mains Water, Gas, Electric and Sewerage
Grade 2 Listed: Large 1817-1818 house with elaborate detail to stucco front. Built for the Reverend John Saville 2 storeys, attics, and basement, the roof of slates. 5-window range of double hung sashes with glazing bars, the upper storey windows with moulded cornice, consoles and enriched frieze the central window a group of 3 with pediment head; the ground floor windows have arched heads decorated with plaster wreaths. Very large Greek Doric porch with columns in pairs, approached by a flight of steps.