Hillside Grove, Chelmsford, CM2 9DA
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
995 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house is arranged with a front reception room, a separate rear dining room, a kitchen and a family bathroom. It is presented as a refurbishment project, with scope to update the existing accommodation and consider changes to the layout.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This three-bedroom semi offers a strong canvas in a sought-after Chelmsford location: it has off-road parking, a substantial south-easterly garden and useful side space, alongside the existing separate reception rooms. The interiors are tired, with staining or discolouration in several rooms, so there is scope for a substantial, whole-house transformation; the kitchen and bathroom are also ready for modernisation. The listing describes possible side, rear and loft extension options, subject to planning permission.
At £400,000, it is about 4.4% below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which supports the project case. However, the overall score is a weak 53/100, grade D: once works are considered, all-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the purchase price and scope need careful discipline.
Key opportunities
- Use the separate reception rooms and side space as a starting point for a more open, family-focused layout; the listing also identifies possible side and rear extension scope, subject to planning permission.
- The substantial south-easterly garden, mature planting and side access offer room to create a more usable outdoor entertaining space.
- A whole-house update can replace tired finishes and modernise the kitchen and bathroom to suit a buyer’s own style.
Key risks
- Staining or discolouration is visible in several rooms, including around the kitchen ceiling and upper walls; investigate its cause before finishing work.
- Stripped-back finishes across the reception rooms and bedrooms, alongside the poor-condition kitchen and dated bathroom, make this a substantial multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for time and coordination across the full interior.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chelmsford Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Chelmsford City Centre
Beaulieu Park
3.5 miles
Train · Beaulieu
Ingatestone Rail Station
5.0 miles
Train · Ingatestone
Billericay Rail Station
6.6 miles
Train · Billericay
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