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£80,000

1 bed flat for sale
Orchard Gardens, Colchester CO4

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

Just added
Retirement
Leasehold
Added on 28/10/2026

About this property

  • Development Manager

  • Residents Lounge

  • Guest Suite

  • 24/7 emergency call system

  • Communal Gardens

  • Minimum Age 55

A one bedroom retirement apartment located on the second floor

Orchard Gardens is a retirement development located on Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, comprising 42 flats and bungalows arranged within an established residential setting. Constructed in 1988, the development offers a selection of one and two-bedroom properties. The properties benefit from a range of layouts, typically comprising an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, one or two bedrooms and a bathroom or shower room. The development benefits from non-resident management staff and a Careium alarm service for added peace of mind. Communal facilities include a residents' lounge, laundry facilities, guest accommodation and communal gardens. New residents are accepted from the age of 55. The development is conveniently situated approximately 100 yards from a bus stop, with local shops and other amenities within easy reach, and Colchester town centre approximately one mile away.

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Accommodation

Front door to

Entrance Hall

Light switch, ceiling light. Power points. Storage cupboard, access to loft space, storage heater.

Living Room

Ceiling light point, storage heaters, emergency pull cord, open arch leading to

Kitchen With Window

Tiled and fitted with a range of wall and floor units with cupboards, drawers, work tops, stainless steel sink and single drainer. Built-in electric cooker with four ring electric hob and overhead extractor hood. Under counter fridge and freezer. Ceiling light fitting. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom

Ceiling light point, power points, emergency pull cord, storage heater.

Shower Room

Tiled and fitted with suite comprising walk in shower cubicle with grab rail. Emergency pull cord. WC with low level flush and vanity hand wash basin with cupboard under. Ceiling light. Extractor fan. Wall mounted electric heater.

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Monthly repayment

£400 per month

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More information

  • Tenure

    Leasehold (85 years)

  • Service charge

    £3,326 per year

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

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