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All Bills Included | Two Top-Floor Loft Rooms Available | Most Central Location in City Centre | Affordable Luxury | Only £300 deposit | Located on a quiet side road
Looking for a spacious, high-quality home with character? A rare opportunity has become available to rent one of two private loft double rooms in this beautiful Victorian townhouse, tucked away on a quiet, leafy side street in the heart of Colchester.
Despite its peaceful location, you’re just a short walk from the city centre, train station and bus station. You’ll be sharing with a friendly, respectful group of young working professionals who enjoy a sociable atmosphere while valuing everyone’s privacy and quiet time.
Because this impressive three-storey home is exceptionally spacious, there’s plenty of room to relax without ever feeling crowded.
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🛏️ Available Rooms
Large Loft Double – £695 pcm
Available from 28/08/2026
Rarely available – this spacious loft room has not been available for years.
Approximately 6 metres long, it offers fantastic privacy on the top floor, plenty of natural light and lovely rooftop views.
Features include:
* Double bed with comfortable mattress and protector
* Large double wardrobe
* Large chest of drawers
* Two armchairs with coffee table
* Dedicated desk and chair – ideal for working from home
* TV
* Freestanding coat stand
* Plenty of storage and floor space
* Lockable bedroom with your own key
Medium Loft Double – £675 pcm
Available from 03/10/2026
Another bright and private top-floor room with high ceilings and excellent views.
Features include:
* Double bed with comfortable mattress and protector
* Large double wardrobe
* Large chest of drawers
* Bedside drawer unit
* Dedicated desk and chair
* TV
* Ample storage
* Lockable bedroom with your own key
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🚿 Bathrooms
The house benefits from two modern, well-maintained bathrooms, each shared with only two other tenants, both featuring powerful showers.
The loft rooms also enjoy the convenience of a separate toilet and washbasin, located just outside the bedrooms.
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🏡 Shared Spaces
Everything has been designed to make day-to-day living comfortable and convenient.
Living Room
* Comfortable communal lounge
* Large 50” Smart TV with Amazon Firestick
Kitchen & Laundry
* Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances
* Dedicated laundry room
* Two washing machines (free to use)
* Tumble dryer
Outside
* Private garden with outdoor seating
* Secure, lockable bike shed
Broadband
* Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband included
Housekeeping
* Regular professional cleaner for communal areas
* Regular gardener
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💷 What’s Included?
Your monthly rent includes everything:
* Gas
* Electricity
* Water
* Council Tax (Band F)
* Virgin Media Gig1 Fibre Broadband
* Professional cleaner
* Gardener
* No hidden fees
A low damage deposit is fully protected with the DPS.
Residents’ parking permits are available if required.
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👋 About Your Landlords
We’re experienced, local professional landlords with 26 years of combined experience and proud members of the NRLA.
We genuinely care about our tenants and respond quickly whenever needed.
For your safety and peace of mind, the property:
* Holds a full HMO licence issued by Colchester City Council
* Has interlinked fire alarms
* Fire doors throughout
* Emergency lighting
* 24/7 emergency maintenance support
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✅ Ideal For
Perfect for:
* Young working professionals
* Mature students
* Postgraduate students
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📅 Viewings
Photos simply don’t capture how spacious and characterful this house is.
Both in-person and virtual viewings are available at your convenience.
These loft rooms rarely become available, so early enquiries are strongly recommended.
If these rooms aren’t quite right, we also have other premium house shares and rooms available across the Colchester area—feel free to get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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