Hospital Road, Lexden, Colchester

- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- TWO BEDROOMS
- VICTORIAN END TERRACE
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- FITTED KITCHEN
- DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM
- COURTYARD GARDEN
- 6.5% RENTAL YIELD
- RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
- COUNCIL TAX BAND B £1609
- EPC RATING D
Description
This property would ideally suit a first-time buyer or an investor, its projected rental income would be £1200 pcm, giving it a rental yield of circa 6.5%. CHAIN FREE.
Ideally located in the popular Lexden area, within easy reach of Colchester's bustling city centre is this well-presented two-bedroom Victorian end terrace. The property benefits from double-glazed sash windows, gas radiator heating, a recently fitted kitchen with ample storage cupboards, and a downstairs shower room with a double walk-in shower cubicle. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, the larger of the two has a fitted wardrobe. To the rear of the property, there is a pretty courtyard-style garden.
The property is about five minutes' walk to the city centre and Crouch Street which is a vibrant area where first class eateries such as China-Chef meet some of the city's highest profile fashion retailers and independent boutiques. For foodies there is the locally renowned delicatessen of Guntons. The area is also home to a colourful night-scene, offering everything from trendy wine bars to gastro-style pubs serving craft beers and quality food, restaurants/public houses and pharmacy. Grammar schools are also within a short walk, including Colchester Royal Grammar (Boys); Colchester County High School for Girls and independent schools of Colchester High School and St. Mary's (Girls). In addition, local state schools are within walking distance including Hamilton Road Primary School; Philip Morant Comprehensive and St. Benedicts Catholic Senior School.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 12' x 2'7'' (3.7m x 0.8m)
Doors into:
LOUNGE - 12' x 8'9'' (3.7m x 2.7m)
Radiator, cupboard housing gas meter, cupboard housing consumer unit, window to front.
DINING ROOM - 12' x 9'8'' (3.7m x 2.9m)
Electric feature fireplace, radiator, television point, door leading to stairs to first floor, understairs cupboard, window to rear.
KITCHEN - 13' x 7'4'' (4m x 2.2m)
A range of cupboards and drawers under a worktop with coloured tiled splashbacks and wall mounted units above. Integrated fridge and freezer, four ringed hob with extractor above, plumbing for washing machine. Sink with drainer and mixer tap, wall mounted gas boiler, tiled floor, recessed lighting, window and door to side.
SHOWER ROOM - 7'4'' x 5'7'' (2.2m x 1.7m)
Low level WC, hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, double walk in shower with shower above, heated towel rail, tiled floor, extractor, window to side.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 3' x 3'4'' (0.9m x 1m)
Cupboard, doors into:
BEDROOM - 1 - 12' x 11'9'' (3.7m x 3.6m)
Double fitted wardrobe, radiator, window to front.
BEDROOM - 2 - 9'7'' x 9'5'' (2.9m x 2.9m)
Radiator, overstairs cupboard, window to rear.
OUTSIDE -
The property benefits from a pretty courtyard.
AGENTS NOTE -
Please be aware that there is no fencing between the courtyard gardens, and the property is due to be cleared.AGENT NOTE-
Local Authority – Colchester Borough Council.
Broadband Availability –Standard Broadband available with speeds of up to 1 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – April 2025
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available service in the area is provided by THREE with likely voice and data indoor coverage. EE, O2 and Vodafone have limited voice and limited data indoor coverage. VODAFONE has limited voice and no data coverage. O2, THREE, VODAFONE AND EE all have likely voice and data outdoor coverage (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) April 2025
Utilities - Mains Electric / Mains Gas Heating / Mains Water /Mains Sewerage.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map – checked April 2025 - The property is at a Very Low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked April 2025 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to current laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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