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A Diamond in the Rough… with a Little TLC Needed!
Three-Bedroom Detached Home | Plantation Road, Boreham, Chelmsford | No Onward Chain Calling all renovators, developers, DIY enthusiasts and anyone who’s ever watched a property makeover and thought, “I could do that!” This three-bedroom detached home on Plantation Road, in the popular village of Boreham, is ready for its next chapter — and it’s fair to say it’s got a few plot twists left to reveal!
In need of complete renovation throughout, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity and transform a property into something truly special.
Whether you’re looking for your next project, an investment opportunity or a home you can put your own stamp on, the possibilities are there for the taking.
Let’s take a look around… Room to Make Your Own The spacious lounge/diner measures approximately 22'4" x 12'0", offering plenty of scope to create a welcoming living and dining space.
Think cosy evenings, dinner parties and a room that finally looks exactly how you want it to! A Kitchen with Potential The separate kitchen is ready for a fresh start.
Dreaming of sleek cabinetry, stylish worktops or a modern kitchen designed around your lifestyle? Here's your opportunity to get creative!
A Little Extra Space The rear lean-to measures approximately 15'5" x 6'9" and incorporates a ground floor WC.
There's scope to explore how this additional space could best serve the needs of its next owner, subject to its condition and suitability.
Chelmsford is a thriving Essex city that combines the convenience of modern city living with the charm of surrounding villages and countryside.
Offering a vibrant High Street, a wide selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, the city also benefits from attractive green spaces, including Central Park and the beautiful Hylands Estate.
Chelmsford is particularly popular with commuters, with regular rail services to London Liverpool Street and convenient access to the A12 for travel across Essex and beyond.
The surrounding area offers a variety of well-regarded schools, sporting facilities and family-friendly amenities, making it an appealing choice for families, professionals and first-time buyers alike.
Nearby Boreham enjoys a more traditional village atmosphere, with local shops, pubs, countryside walks and community facilities, while remaining conveniently placed for Chelmsford's wider amenities.
The opening of Beaulieu Park railway station in October 2025 has also added another rail connection to the north-east of Chelmsford, serving Boreham and surrounding communities.
Three Bedrooms, Plenty of Possibilities Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms offering flexibility for family life, guests or even that home office you've been promising yourself.
A family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.
The Numbers The property offers approximately 1,048 sq ft (97.4 sq m) of accommodation across two floors, according to the supplied floorplan — a useful canvas for anyone with vision and a renovation plan!
Village Life, Chelmsford Convenience Boreham is a popular village offering a community feel, with access to Chelmsford's wider range of shops, amenities, schools and transport connections.
And the Cherry on Top? NO ONWARD CHAIN! That means one less link in the buying chain to worry about.
So, if you've been waiting for a project with potential, this could be the one to put on your viewing list. The Bottom Line It needs work. It needs imagination.
And it needs someone ready to see beyond the current décor and picture what it could become.
With its detached status, three-bedroom layout and scope for a complete transformation, this is an opportunity to create something that's uniquely yours. Ready to see the potential for yourself?
Get in touch to arrange your viewing! Three bedrooms. Detached. Full of potential. No onward chain. What's not to dream about?
THE SMALL PRINT: Material Information: We’ve done our homework, but we aren’t fortune tellers. We haven’t poked the boiler, flicked the switches, or tested every light bulb.
Nothing here counts as a contract or statement of fact—get your solicitor to check all the serious stuff, like tenure, parking, planning permission, building regs, and all that jazz! Measurements?
Guides only. Floorplans? Handy, but not perfectly to scale. Travelling far? Call first—clarification is free, petrol is not.
We may receive a referral fee if you choose to use third-party services we recommend, such as conveyancers, mortgage advisers, or EPC providers, but you are under no obligation to do so.
AML Checks - Law says we must run one. £96 including VAT per buyer. Tiny toll, big compliance. Buyer Reservation Fee - Offer accepted? Pay a reservation fee (min £1,000) to lock it in.
VIP pass to the property, protects against gazumping. Complete the sale? Fee refunded. Things go sideways? Sometimes non-refundable.
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