Enso, Old Heath
Private Halls
Available from 12th September 2026
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Building details
Rated Best Property in Colchester for 2025! (Student Crowd Student Voice Awards) & featured on Uhomes' Must Stay List for 2025!
Welcome to our newest accommodation in Colchester. Situated on Hawkins Road and close to Colchester High Street, Enso is perfectly located for your university years. With the University of Essex (Colchester Campus) within walking distance, and University Centre Colchester (Colchester Institute) a bike ride away, getting to uni couldn’t be easier, and those early mornings will be a breeze!
Enso is more than just bedrooms in a building. Whatever room type you go for, both undergraduate and postgraduate students can make use of the many communal spaces available, including a free fully equipped on-site gym, club lounge, entertainment area, landscaped courtyard, and plenty of quiet study spaces. We also have on-site laundry and take care of your utility bills while providing Platinum Wired Score rated Wi-Fi and broadband throughout.
With a range of room types available, there is something to suit every student. The cluster flats are great for making new friends and creating a community feel; choose from a variety of en-suite rooms in a 5, 6 or 8 bed shared flat. For those who prefer to live independently, opt for one of the spacious studios with your own en-suite and kitchen/dining area.
Offering balanced living, Enso’s sustainable spaces are created by the use of recycled and reclaimed materials, where possible, to have minimal impact on the environment.
High speed Wifi
Gym
Contents Insurance
Study rooms
Courtyard
24-hour security
TV lounge
Games room
Bills included
Gas
Electricity
Broadband
Water
TV Licence
Room Options
Accessible En-Suite
- En-suite bathroom
Accessible En-Suite
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
What’s in the shared kitchen?
- Shared kitchen with hob oven, fridge/freezer
- Plenty of storage space
- Dining table and seating
- Lounge area with coffee table and TV
Floorplans and room sizes may vary slightly, images shown are used for marketing purposes and layouts may vary.
Availability
Classic En-Suite
- En-suite bathroom
Classic En-Suite
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
What’s in the shared kitchen?
- Shared kitchen with hob oven, fridge/freezer
- Plenty of storage space
- Dining table and seating
- Lounge area with coffee table and TV
Floorplans and room sizes may vary slightly, images shown are used for marketing purposes and layouts may vary.
Availability
Classic Studio
- Studio
Classic Studio
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Private kitchen area with hob and combined fridge/freezer
- Plenty of space to call your own
Dual occupancy available on studio rooms, £35 per week surcharge. Limited rooms available, contact the accommodation team for more information.
Availability
Deluxe En-Suite
- En-suite bathroom
Deluxe En-Suite
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Private kitchen area with hob and combined fridge/freezer
- Plenty of space to call your own
Dual occupancy available on studio rooms, £35 per week surcharge. Limited rooms available, contact the accommodation team for more information.
Availability
Deluxe Studio
- Studio
Deluxe Studio
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Private kitchen area with hob and combined fridge/freezer
- Plenty of space to call your own
Dual occupancy available on studio rooms, £35 per week surcharge. Limited rooms available, contact the accommodation team for more information.
Availability
Luxury Studio
- Studio
Luxury Studio
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Private kitchen area with hob and combined fridge/freezer
- Plenty of space to call your own
Dual occupancy available on studio rooms, £35 per week surcharge. Limited rooms available, contact the accommodation team for more information.
Availability
Premium En-Suite
- En-suite bathroom
Premium En-Suite
Room description
What’s in the room?
- 3/4 Bed with underbed storage
- Chair & desk area
- Wardrobe and drawers
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Private kitchen area with hob and combined fridge/freezer
- Plenty of space to call your own
Dual occupancy available on studio rooms, £35 per week surcharge. Limited rooms available, contact the accommodation team for more information.
Availability
Location
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Enso, Old Heath
- Private Halls
Bills included
We take the stress out of student living. All student homes have bills included!£185 ‐ £270 per person per week including bills
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