Plantation Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3
East of England
£625,000
Listed on 13/10/2026
Listed on 13/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
2325 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered with no onward chain, this detached four-bedroom home provides approximately 2,325 sq ft of accommodation and is presented as a modernisation project. Its set-back position is shared with three other substantial homes, with access to village amenities and road links to the A12, A130 and Chelmsford. Beaulieu Park railway station is also within driving distance, with services to Stratford and London Liverpool Street.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £625,000, this 2,325 sq ft detached home is priced at about £269 per sq ft, well below the local average of £409. That makes the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity, with spacious accommodation, multiple reception areas, a conservatory and a double garage providing a substantial canvas to update and make your own. The rooms look clean and usable, while the older finishes offer scope for a light, largely cosmetic refresh; the patchy lawn could also benefit from selective improvement.
The numbers are compelling: the supplied £10,000 renovation midpoint brings the purchase-plus-renovation figure to £635,000, against an implied current local-average value of £951,739. That comparison is not a renovated GDV and excludes stamp duty and fees, but it underlines the value case alongside the home's generous family layout and village setting.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older carpets and decorative finishes across the spacious reception rooms and bedrooms.
- Update the functional but dated kitchen and traditional bathroom finishes to suit a new owner's style.
- Improve the patchy lawn and presentation of the garden, which already has a patio, shrubs and conservatory access.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%
Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£2,361
Based on a loan of £468,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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