Abbess Close, Chelmsford, CM1
East of England
£450,000
Listed on 27/08/2026
Listed on 27/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1098 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house has a ground-floor side extension and a double-width plot, with scope to consider further enlargement or development subject to planning permission and the necessary consents. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a main reception room, an additional reception room, a separate dining room and a downstairs WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Outside, the property has a substantial rear garden, a front driveway and a garage. The plot may offer options for future expansion, although any extension or additional dwelling would depend on planning and other approvals.
The house is in the Beechenlea area, around 1.1 miles from Chelmsford city centre and its mainline station. The listing also notes nearby schools, local parks, shops and leisure facilities, with road links to the A1060 and A414. Marketed by Bond Residential, Chelmsford.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a light-refresh project with a lot of usable space to build on: the existing side extension, several living and dining areas, and a substantial rear garden give it more flexibility than a typical three-bedroom semi. The interiors are dated but appear serviceable, so there is scope to update the finishes and tidy the garden without taking on a major refurbishment.
At £450,000, the asking price is just below the local average at £410/sqf versus £412/sqf, making the value reasonable rather than a standout bargain. The double-width plot offers longer-term scope to enlarge the house, subject to planning and consents, while the station, city centre and nearby schools add to the appeal. The overall score is 55/100 (grade D): the plot and fundamentals are attractive, but the price and economics leave limited headroom at this level.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor, carpets and finishes across the photographed living spaces for a more current feel.
- Improve the substantial rear garden, with its lawn, paved areas and raised beds, as part of a manageable project.
- Explore further enlargement of the double-width plot, building on the existing side extension, subject to planning and consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chelmsford Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Chelmsford City Centre
Beaulieu Park
3.5 miles
Train · Beaulieu
Ingatestone Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Ingatestone
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station
7.0 miles
Train · Hatfield Peverel
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£1,839
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-10.0% since listed
£450,000£25,000(-5.3%)
20/10/2026£475,000£25,000(-5.0%)
12/09/2026£500,000Initial listing
27/08/2026Services
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