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Contracted Private Residences - Forest Road & Candan House

In order to ensure that Accommodation Essex can meet demand we have secured additional accommodation with private providers in purpose built student accommodation. This accommodation is situated within the local community near to the university. Walking distance to the centre of campus is approximately 20 minutes. Limited parking is available at Forest Road and Candan houses and Avon Way House also has car parking facilities (additional charges for parking may apply – please view the provider web site for details). Car parking charges apply on campus during term-time.

The application process and subsequent accommodation contract will be with the University. The facilities and services offered by these providers may differ from those provided in University owned accommodation, however, further details regarding services and facilities can be viewed from the provider’s websites at the links below.

The option to choose accommodation at these locations will be available on the accommodation application form along with details regarding the rental charges.

 

 

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Forest Road House

Candan House

Avon Way House

Location: [Map]

Location: [Map]

Location: [Map]

Forest road House,
Forest Road,
 Colchester,
Essex, CO4 3XA

Candan House,
 Forest Road,
 Colchester,
 Essex, CO4 3XA

Avon Way House,
Avon Way,
 Colchester,
Essex, CO4 3TZ

Forest Road House

Forest Road House was built by the University of Essex although has been privately owned and managed since August 1998. The accommodation consists of 124 rooms within 2 blocks of 3 storey flats. Each flat contains up to 6 single rooms sharing a kitchen, bathroom (bath with shower over), and toilet. Single Plus rooms are in flats where a communal lounge is also provided.

The flats are equipped with a vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron, kettle, cooker, fridge, freezer, oven, hob, extractor and microwave. Food storage cupboards are provided in the kitchens and black rubbish sacks and toilet rolls are supplied. The communal areas are cleaned regularly, however students are responsible for their own room and dishwashing. Further details regarding facilities can be found at; http://www.forestrd.co.uk/forestroad_features.htm

Candan House

Candan House is part of the Forest Road complex and provides 53 rooms, the majority of which are Standard singles along with a smaller selection of ensuite rooms. Flats within Candan House each contain 4 or 5 single rooms sharing a kitchen, bathroom (bath with shower over), and toilet. Some flats also contain bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

The flats are equipped with a vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron, kettle, cooker, fridge, freezer, oven, hob, extractor and microwave. Food storage cupboards are provided in the kitchens and black rubbish sacks and toilet rolls are supplied. The communal areas are cleaned regularly and students are responsible for their own room and dishwashing. Further details regarding facilities can be found at; http://www.forestrd.co.uk/candanhouse_features.htm

Avon Way House

Avon Way consists of 8 residential blocks, all of which have been refurbished to a high standard by Mansion Student; to include fully fitted kitchens and well furnished bedrooms and common areas. The site is set in its own  grounds, with views of the nearby countryside, perfect for those lazy summer evenings. Rooms within this enclosed student accommodation complex are contemporary in design and include 24-hour broadband access. You also benefit from a study/relaxing area, and have access to a spacious common room featuring Sky TV and Wii console. Great for chilling out and catching up with friends.

Facilities at Avon Way House include -  Fitted kitchen, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Vacuum cleaner, Internet access, Bike storage, Laundry rooms etc... Further details regarding facilities can be found at: http://www.mansionstudent.co.uk/student_accommodation_colchester_avon_way_facilities.html


Accommodation Charges


Accommodation charges are calculated and charged on a daily basis. The rents for the Private provided properties detailed below are inclusive of utilities and any additional annual charges that apply so may differ from the advertised rates on the provider website.
The single room rents for the 2011/2012 academic year are detailed below.

Forest Road House Daily Rate Weekly Rate
     
Standard Single £9.73 £68.11
Single Plus £11.77 £82.39

 
Candan House Daily Rate Weekly Rate
     
Standard Single £10.41 £72.87
Single Ensuite £13.13 £91.91


 
Avon Way House Daily Rate Weekly Rate
     
Single Plus £13.10 £91.70

 

 

 
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