1-bedroom flat · CM1 6AL
For saleListed 153 days
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Positioned within the highly sought-after Beaulieu development and within walking distance of Beaulieu Park Station, this beautifully presented one bedroom home offers a rare opportunity for first-time buyers and commuters looking to step onto the property ladder in one of Chelmsford’s most desirable locations.
Offered on a shared ownership basis, a 50% share is available for £120,000, based on a full market value of £240,000.
For many buyers, this could be a far more achievable way to stop renting and start investing in a home of your own.
Set within the sought-after Ratcliffe Gate development, surrounded by attractive landscaped surroundings and nearby green open spaces, this contemporary apartment offers exactly what many first-time buyers and single professionals are looking for: A modern home, your own allocated parking space, and the independence and security that renting simply can’t offer.
Unlike private renting, Shared Ownership allows you to purchase a share of your home while paying rent on the remaining share.
For many buyers, this creates a more realistic route into homeownership with a lower deposit than buying outright on the open market.
Affordability Snapshot: • Full market value: £240,000 • Minimum 50% share available: £120,000 • Potential 5% deposit from: £6,000 • One-bedroom apartment • Allocated parking space For many local renters, the monthly costs may compare more favourably than expected, while also giving you the opportunity to build equity in a home of your own.
Inside, the apartment has been thoughtfully designed for modern living, offering a stylish contemporary interior ready to move straight into.
Natural light flows beautifully throughout the home, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere that immediately feels comfortable and easy to live in.
The open-plan living space is perfectly suited to modern lifestyles - ideal for relaxed evenings at home, hybrid working or entertaining friends at the weekend - while the bedroom provides a calm and private retreat away from busy day-to-day life.
Set within a quiet residential development, the property also benefits from an allocated parking space and an increasingly sought-after commuter position, with Beaulieu Park Station approximately a 15-minute walk away, offering direct services into London Liverpool Street.
For first-time buyers looking for independence, convenience and a home they can genuinely feel proud of, this apartment offers an exciting opportunity to step into homeownership in a way that may feel more achievable than expected.
Chelmsford continues to be one of Essex’s most popular locations for young professionals and first-time buyers alike, offering excellent transport connections, shopping, restaurants, green spaces and a lively city atmosphere, all while remaining commutable into London.
Shared Ownership – Questions Buyers Often Ask: Can I buy more of the property later? Many Shared Ownership homes allow you to increase your share over time through a process known as staircasing.
Do I need a huge deposit? Usually not. Deposits are typically based on the share you are buying, not the full market value. Am I a homeowner or a tenant? As a Shared Owner, you are a homeowner.
You own a share of your property and benefit from greater long-term stability and control than many private tenants experience. Will the rent increase?
Rent on the share you do not own is reviewed annually, much like private renting.
However, Shared Ownership offers something many renters never achieve - security, stability and the opportunity to increase your ownership in the future.
If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to make the move from renting to owning, this could be the home that changes everything.
Contact us today to arrange your viewing and request our upcoming guide to buying and owning a Shared Ownership home. Quote Ref: 774791 when calling
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