We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · CM2 8JE
Sold STCReduced £50k (−10%) on 25 OctListed 108 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Set within a charming cul-de-sac in the sought-after Great Baddow area of Chelmsford, this extended five bedroom, two bathroom semi-detached family home offers generous and versatile accommodation, a substantial rear garden and the added benefit of being sold with no onward chain.
The ground floor begins with a welcoming entrance area leading into a spacious sitting room, complete with a feature wood-burning stove and large front-facing window.
To the rear, the kitchen opens through to a dining room, creating a sociable family space with French doors overlooking and opening onto the garden. A ground floor WC adds further practicality.
To the first floor there are five bedrooms, making the home particularly well suited to growing families, those needing home working space or buyers looking for flexible accommodation.
The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
Externally, the property offers a generous frontage with driveway parking, access to a garage, and a rear garden laid mainly to lawn with patio area.
A detached garden room/outbuilding provides excellent additional space, ideal as a home office, gym, playroom, studio or hobby room, subject to individual requirements.
The floorplan indicates an overall area of approximately 140.0 sq. metres / 1,506.8 sq. feet.
LOCATION The Westerings is positioned within Great Baddow, a popular and well-established residential area to the south east of Chelmsford, offering a strong balance of local convenience, family amenities and access to the city centre.
Great Baddow provides a selection of everyday facilities including local shops, services and The Vineyards shopping centre, while Chelmsford city centre is within easy reach for a wider range of shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and mainline rail services.
Chelmsford railway station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street, with Greater Anglia showing an average journey time of around 35 minutes.
The area is also convenient for road links including the A12, making it suitable for commuters travelling towards London, Colchester, the M25 and surrounding Essex towns.
Great Baddow is well served by schooling, with local options including Baddow Hall Infant & Junior School, Great Baddow High School & The Sandon school.
For outdoor space, residents can enjoy nearby parks, recreation areas and family-friendly green spaces, including Baddow Hall Park, along with wider access to Chelmsford’s riverside walks and surrounding countryside.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About The Westerings, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2
Explore nearby