Boydens says ..
GUIDE PRICE £175,000----INVESTMENT ONLY ++++ RENTAL INCOME £750 PCM+++SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT++++ SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDING GROUND RENT £1405.00 per year. Situated in the heart of Colchester town centre in the ever-popular Dutch Quarter is this spacious, 2-bedroom apartment.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Colchester’s Castle area presents a mixed bag of attributes. Its central location is undoubtedly a strong selling point, offering easy access to Colchester’s amenities, transport links (Colchester Town train station is within a 1km radius), and various schools, including The Sixth Form College Colchester, just a short distance away. The Dutch Quarter’s historical appeal adds further to the location’s desirability. However, the property itself appears to require some modernisation. The provided images show functional, but dated, kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Additionally, the overall interior decoration could be updated to appeal to a broader range of potential buyers. The lack of outdoor space, as indicated by a 0.00 sqft plot size, is another noticeable drawback for potential buyers who desire more than apartment living. Given that it is marketed as an investment opportunity with significant rental income, the listed price appears somewhat reasonable when considering comparables in the immediate vicinity. Nevertheless, a more in-depth inspection would be necessary to ascertain the full market value and potential for capital appreciation. Ultimately, the suitability of this property will depend on individual priorities and expectations, particularly with regard to the need for renovation and the preference for living in a central, apartment-style dwelling with minimal outdoor space.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 560.80
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Est sale value
- 205,252.80 £Increased by 23.65 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est letting value
- 560.80 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | Further Education | Good | 0.34 KM |
| North Primary School And Nursery | Community School | Good | 0.56 KM |
| St John'S Green Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.62 KM |
| Colchester High School | Other Independent School | 1.00 KM | |
| Colchester Institute | Further Education | Requires improvement | 1.03 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Walk | £ 290,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Balkerne Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Trinity Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Balkerne Gate | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 0.98 KM |
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 1.14 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 3.37 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 7.56 KM |
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