Land to the Rear of 64 & 66 Blackheath, Facing Nightingale Court, Colchester, Essex, CO2
- Land size
- 0.33 acres
Key Features
- Popular south side location with good access to City Centre
- Lapsed Planning Consent for the construction of 2 x pair of semi-detached houses 2 bedroom houses with parking
Description
Residential Development Opportunity 0.33 acres (0.13 Ha). The potential development site is subject to a lapsed planning consent for 2 pairs of semi-detached two-bedroom houses under Planning reference 201339. Parking for each property was situated with 1 space directly in front of the dwelling and the second space positioned adjacent to the entrance road.
This potential development site, as shown on the site plan edged red for identification purposes only and extending to approximately 0.33 acres (0.13 Ha) is accessed from Nightingale Court, which is a small development, located off of Adelaide Drive, locally known as Birch Glen which is served off the mini roundabout off of the main B1025 Mersea Road. It consists of a parcel of land which previously formed part of two separate residential gardens and is bound by neighbouring residential properties on three sides and open countryside on the other. The site is presently overgrown with a number of shrubs and trees including a large oak tree which is subject to a TPO. It is understood that there is a right of access for vehicles to pass over Nightingale Court.
Location
This potential development site provides good access to local shopping facilities at Blackheath including a bakery, general store and post office with further facilities being available at The Willows, just off the B1025 to Colchester including a Lidl Supermarket just off of Abbotts Road. There is straightforward access to the city centre with excellent shopping and recreational facilities, wine bars, restaurants and railway station. The A12 can be accessed south bound for London and the M25 or north bound for Ipswich and Norwich.
Directions
Please use the postcode CO2 8FJ for SatNav.
Important Information
SERVICES
It is understood that there is a right to connect into and use services running under Nightingale Court with a right to enter onto Nightingale Court to connect into, repair, maintain or renew those services. However, all interested parties should make their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies.
PLANNING
The potential development site is subject to a lapsed planning consent for 2 pairs of semi-detached two-bedroom houses under Planning reference 201339. Parking for each property was situated with 1 space directly in front of the dwelling and the second space positioned adjacent to the entrance road.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Colchester City Council, Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ –
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
TERMS
Offers are invited I the region of £250,000 subject to contract
LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify prospective purchaser’s identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors.
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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