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About
Offered for sale with no onward chain, this beautifully presented one-bedroom ground-floor apartment occupies a superb position within the highly sought-after Beaulieu Park development.
Modern, bright and exceptionally well presented throughout, the property would make an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer, commuter, downsizer or buy-to-let investor, particularly given its convenient ground-floor position and excellent access to the area's rapidly improving transport links.
The accommodation begins with a spacious entrance hall providing access to the principal rooms together with useful built-in storage.
The standout feature of the apartment is undoubtedly the impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.
The contemporary fitted kitchen offers an extensive range of sleek handleless units, generous worktop space and integrated cooking appliances, with plenty of room alongside for a dining table.
The living area is flooded with natural light courtesy of a large window and French doors with a Juliet balcony, creating a particularly bright and attractive space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The bedroom is an excellent-sized double and benefits from built-in mirrored wardrobes, while the modern bathroom is finished in a contemporary neutral style and features a bath with shower over, wall-mounted sanitaryware, large-format tiling and a heated towel rail.
The property is presented in excellent decorative order throughout, allowing the next owner to move straight in without the need for immediate work.
The location Ben Wilson Link enjoys an excellent position within Beaulieu Park, one of Chelmsford's most desirable modern residential developments, combining attractive architecture, landscaped surroundings and green open spaces with excellent everyday amenities.
Beaulieu Square sits at the heart of the wider development and provides a range of convenient facilities including a Sainsbury's Local, healthcare centre, dentist, veterinary practice, community centre and day nursery.
The location has become even more attractive for commuters following the opening of Beaulieu Park railway station in October 2025.
The station is approximately 1.1 miles from the CM1 6DL postcode and provides direct services towards London, with peak-time journeys expected to take around 40 minutes, alongside a journey of just four minutes into Chelmsford.
Road connections are equally convenient, with the new Beaulieu Parkway infrastructure providing access towards the A12 and surrounding areas, while Chelmsford City Centre is less than three miles from the wider Beaulieu development.
For those wanting access to education and local facilities, The Beaulieu Park School is approximately 780 yards away, while Beaulieu Healthcare Centre is also within easy reach.
Chelmsford City Centre offers an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities, making the property extremely well positioned for buyers wanting the combination of modern development living, excellent connectivity and easy access to the city.
With its ground-floor position, spacious open-plan accommodation, excellent presentation, sought-after Beaulieu Park address and no onward chain, an early viewing is highly recommended.
Beaulieu secure purchase: Once your offer is accepted, you can secure the property by paying a Commitment Fee (minimum £500 with a maximum of £1,500).
This gives you exclusive status on the purchase and protects you from gazumping, offering peace of mind during the early stages of the transaction. When the sale completes, the fee is fully refunded.
If the buyer withdraws, the fee may not be refundable in certain circumstances. Call or email us for more information.
Sellers: The directors of Beaulieu Estate Agents have been taking commitment fees from buyers for two decades, they were one of the first estate agents in Essex to introduce this.
The national average of sales that do not go through is between 25-30%. Currently between January 2025 and October 2025 our fall out rate was substantially lower.
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Disclaimer With approximate measurements these particulars have been prepared in good faith by the selling agent in conjunction with the vendor(s) with the intention of providing a fair and accurate guide to the property.
However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.
No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included
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