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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM1 3NA
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.2%) on 21 JunListed 201 days
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About
**** no onward chain **** Offered with no onward chain, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation, ideal for modern family living.
Nestled in the heart of the highly desirable village of Writtle, the property enjoys a prime position within walking distance of The Green, a range of local amenities, traditional pubs and attractive open spaces, while also benefiting from regular bus services and excellent cycle routes providing easy access to Chelmsford city centre.
Approached via a generous front garden and driveway providing off-road parking, the property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, where original parquet flooring adds immediate character and charm.
The ground floor offers spacious and versatile reception areas, including a comfortable lounge with a feature fireplace, which flows seamlessly into a bright and airy dining room, also benefitting from original parquet flooring and French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The thoughtfully appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, a useful storage cupboard, side access and ample space for freestanding appliances.
A ground floor shower room adds further convenience.
To the first floor, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefitting from built-in storage, providing practical and comfortable accommodation for the whole family.
A family bathroom completes the first floor.
Externally, the home continues to impress with a well-maintained and fully established private rear garden, featuring a patio area and a predominantly laid-to-lawn space, ideal for outdoor enjoyment.
A shed provides additional storage, while the integral garage and driveway further enhance the practicality of this attractive home.
Early internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, setting and lifestyle on offer.
Entrance Hall Lounge 4.2 x 3.1 Dining Room 5.3 x 3.0 Kitchen 4.2 x 2.5 Shower Room First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 3.5 x 3.2 Bedroom 2 2.6 x 2.7 Bedroom 3 3.7 x 2.6 Bedroom 4 3.0 x 3.2 Bathroom
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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About 57, Ongar Road, Chelmsford
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