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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM2 8DN
Sold STCListed 27 days
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About
This beautifully proportioned five-bedroom detached family home offering exceptional living space and superb versatility throughout.
Positioned on the highly desirable Galleywood Road, this substantial property extends to 2,173 sq. ft. and provides an ideal opportunity to extend further, subject to planning permission.
Set on a generous plot approaching half an acre, with four well-sized reception rooms, a modern kitchen, utility, and four bathrooms, it’s a home designed to grow with your family and adapt to your lifestyle.
Located just moments from local shops, the village pub, and excellent schools, this property enjoys the perfect blend of convenience and community.
Chelmsford City Centre and mainline train station are only a short drive away, offering direct links to London Liverpool Street.
Easy access to the A12 makes commuting simple, while the surrounding green spaces and village atmosphere add to the area’s enduring appeal.
On the ground floor, a welcoming hallway leads to four generous reception rooms: a large lounge with feature fireplace and doors opening onto the rear patio, a formal dining room, a bright family room, and a versatile study or playroom.
The modern kitchen includes integrated appliances and a side door to the garden, complemented by a separate utility room and a convenient downstairs shower room.
Upstairs are five bedrooms, four doubles and one single.
The master bedroom benefits from a large ensuite, with an additional ensuite to another double bedroom, and a contemporary family bathroom serving the remainder.
Outside, the south-west facing garden provides a perfect setting for family living and entertaining, featuring an expansive lawn, a generous patio area, and a separate rear section ideal for a children’s play zone.
To the front, there is ample off-road parking and a double tandem garage. The property falls within popular school catchments, making it a perfect choice for families.
Set along prestigious Galleywood Road, this impressive five-bedroom detached residence offers over 2,100 sq. ft. of versatile living.
With four reception rooms, five bedrooms, a south-west facing garden, and superb scope to extend, it’s a rare opportunity to secure a spacious family home in a prime Chelmsford location.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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