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Springfield Park Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2

East of England

£325,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with considerable potential. Nestled on a generous plot, the home features well-proportioned living spaces throughout, making it ideal for families. The large south-facing rear garden is a standout feature, perfect for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts. Additionally, a detached garage and off-road parking enhance the practicality of the property. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a reception hall that leads to a bay-fronted sitting room, which flows into a bright and spacious reception area overlooking the front garden. The kitchen, conveniently located next to the dining room, is equipped with a range of units, providing ample storage. The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, including two generous doubles and a good-sized third bedroom, alongside a family bathroom. The property offers excellent scope for modernisation and extension, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, making it an ideal long-term family home. Situated on Springfield Park Avenue, this well-established residential road is highly sought after due to its proximity to reputable local schools, parks, and various amenities. Chelmsford city centre is easily accessible, offering a wide array of shopping, dining, and leisure options, while Chelmsford railway station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street. This location also benefits from convenient access to the A12 and surrounding road networks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a medium-scale project with a clear route to making the house your own: the dated kitchen and bathroom offer scope for a substantial refresh, while the generous south-facing garden could be tidied and brought back into shape. The detached garage, rear access and additional parking add practical appeal, and the listing also identifies possible extension scope subject to consent and feasibility.

The score is held back by limited condition and incomplete value evidence rather than a finding that the asking price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The £25,000–£45,000 renovation range gives an indication of the project, but the overall opportunity remains difficult to assess without that floor-area comparison.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, including its worn finishes and damaged or missing splashback wall finish.
  • Refurbish the bathroom, where extensive exposed and unfinished wall surfaces provide a clear improvement project.
  • Make better use of the substantial south-facing garden and explore the listing's stated extension scope, subject to consents and feasibility.

Key risks

  • The bathroom's extensive exposed masonry and unfinished surfaces indicate refurbishment and further investigation are needed.
  • Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.

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Springfield Park Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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