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California Close, Highwoods, Colchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Key features

  • GROUND FLOOR
  • LONG LEASE
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • GREAT LOCATION
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
  • IDEAL INVESTMENT
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND - A
  • EPC RATING - E

Description

**GUIDE PRICE OF £120,000 - £135,000** Boydens are pleased to present this one bedroom apartment in California Close, Highwoods offered with no onward chain.

Situated at the end of a no-through road in the popular location of Highwoods you have this one bedroom ground floor apartment. The property is accessed via a communal hallway leading to a shared inner hallway with private front door access. Entering into the apartment you have hallway leading to all rooms which consists of a well proportioned lounge/diner space a bright and airy room with window over looking the front of the development. The kitchen off to the right from the hallway with a range of matching base and eye-level which incorporates spaces for under counter free standing white goods and integrated oven and hob with airing cupboard space. The bedroom a good size with space for a double bed and window over looking the rear of the development and communal gardens. The family bathroom comprised of white suite shower over bath, hand wash basin and WC.

Externally the property benefits from a parking space and access to shared communal gardens.

California Close is located on the popular Highwoods estate, Highwoods is known for its vast country park with woodland walks, lakes and beautiful views of Colchester. The area is well positioned for its easy access to the A12 and the Severalls industrial estate.

There are many local amenities within walking distance including a large Tesco Extra, a doctors surgery and both primary and secondary schools. Highwoods is well connected with regular buses to the city centre and the General Hospital which is approximately 1.5 miles from the property and around 1 mile past that is the main North Station with direct links to Ipswich, Norwich and London's Liverpool Street.

Loune - 10' 2'' x 12' 8''
Kitchen - 7' 11'' x 9' 9''
Bedroom - 10' 1'' x 9' 5''
Bathroom - 6' 4'' x 6' 1''

Lease Information
999 years from 1980 approximately 954 years unexpired
£1400.48 service charge for the year 2025 to 2026
£0 ground rent

AGENT NOTE-

Local Authority – Colchester Borough Council.

Broadband Availability – Untrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 100 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 all have limited voice and data indoor 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 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: A
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Allocated
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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California Close, Highwoods, Colchester

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About Boydens, Kelvedon

121 High Street Kelvedon CO5 9AA
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Welcome to Boydens West Essex Branch.

We are here to support you on every stage of your home moving journey. As a family business with its roots in the 1960's, Boydens today is a team of committed professionals who work to deliver an exceptional service in Kelvedon, Braintree and all areas in between.

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