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Darrell Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1

East of England

£250,000Guide Price

Listed on 15/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Town House
Area
1352 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction through the Modern Method, this three-bedroom town house is being sold with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor has an entrance hall, shower room, kitchen and separate dining room with access to the rear garden. On the first floor are the lounge and third bedroom, with two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom on the second floor. Outside, the rear garden includes a patio and lawn. The listing also states that there is off-road parking in front of a garage. Chelmsford city centre and Broomfield Hospital are nearby, and the station is stated to be around 1.3 miles away on foot, with rail services to London Liverpool Street. The area also has access to the A12, M25 and A130. The auction is subject to a 56-day reservation period. Buyers should review the Buyer Information Pack and account for the non-refundable reservation fee, stated as 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600. The pack fee and AML checks may also involve charges; confirm current terms with the auctioneer before proceeding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this three-bedroom town house is offered at £185/sq ft, well below the local average of £412/sq ft—an unusually low entry point for an acquisition. The dated finishes and worn flooring across several rooms create a clear medium-scale improvement project, with scope to refresh the interiors and update the distinctive coloured bathroom fittings. The enclosed garden, separate dining room, garage frontage and off-road parking add useful appeal, and the listing notes convenient access to Chelmsford station and the city centre. The sale is by modern method of auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interiors and replace worn or exposed flooring across several rooms.
  • Update the older kitchen and distinctive coloured bathroom fittings to give the home a more contemporary finish.
  • Make the most of the separate dining room, enclosed garden and off-road parking in a convenient Chelmsford location.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Darrell Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chelmsford Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Chelmsford City Centre

  • Beaulieu Park

    2.1 miles

    Train · Beaulieu

  • Hatfield Peverel Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Hatfield Peverel

  • Ingatestone Rail Station

    7.0 miles

    Train · Ingatestone

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.1% since listed
£250,000£25,000(-9.1%)
30/09/2026
Current price
£275,000Initial listing
14/09/2026

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