Elms Price & Co says ..
NO ONWARD CHAIN...we are pleased to bring to the market this stunning one-bedroom penthouse apartment in the heart of Colchester. The property benefits from open plan living area, views across Colchester, outside balcony space.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom penthouse apartment in Colchester offers a modern and well-maintained living space. The open-plan layout maximizes space, and the large windows provide plenty of natural light. The apartment includes a small balcony, a feature that is often in demand by apartment buyers. The location is convenient, being close to Colchester North train station and the town centre, as well as several good schools. However, a key drawback is the absence of a substantial garden or any significant external space beyond the small balcony. The list price of £165,000 needs careful consideration. While the property’s condition and location are strengths, the lack of exterior space and the absence of detailed comparable sales data on square footage necessitate a balanced assessment of its value in the market. The relative lack of surrounding green space may also affect desirability. Potential buyers should weigh the positives of location and condition against the limited outdoor space. In summary, this is a reasonably presented apartment in a convenient location, however, its lack of outside space and comparatively higher price per square foot for a 1 bedroom apartment, compared to others in the area, makes a thorough and careful assessment critical. Buyers looking for a modern, convenient city centre apartment, with a balcony and proximity to schools and transport links may find this property attractive, however, those who value outside space or more square footage may wish to look at properties outside of the area
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 700.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Est sale value
- 256,200.00 £Increased by 23.65 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est letting value
- 700.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Primary School And Nursery | Community School | Good | 0.29 KM |
| St Helena School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.39 KM |
| Colchester Institute | Further Education | Requires improvement | 0.43 KM |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | Further Education | Good | 0.58 KM |
| Colchester High School | Other Independent School | 0.99 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Claremont Heights | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Walk | £ 290,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Albert Street | £ 177,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Topfield | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 0.60 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 1.73 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 4.08 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 8.31 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Way, Colchester | £ 165,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rotary Way, COLCHESTER, Essex. | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rotary Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 | £ 205,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rotary Way, Colchester | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rotary Way, Central Colchester | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Rotary Way | £ 154,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 96 Rotary Way | £ 134,995 | 0.00 KM |
| 119 Rotary Way | £ 125,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 6 Rotary Way | £ 176,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 16 Rotary Way | £ 175,000 | 0.00 KM |