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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CM2 7ER
Sold STCListed 240 days
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About
This impressive and spacious four-bedroom link detached family home offers approximately 1,800 sq ft of versatile accommodation, including a garage, and is perfectly arranged for modern family living.
The ground floor welcomes you via a generous entrance hall leading to a bright and well-proportioned sitting room measuring an impressive 22’8” in length, complete with a charming bay window that floods the space with natural light.
To the rear, a separate dining room provides an ideal setting for formal entertaining, while the well-sized kitchen offers ample worktop and storage space with views across the rear garden.
A standout feature of the home is the additional study to the front — ideal for remote working or a playroom. A convenient ground floor WC and integral access to the garage add further practicality.
Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-balanced bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from excellent proportions and direct access to a private balcony — a rare and desirable feature.
A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, all of which provide comfortable space for family members or guests.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway, garage, and established rear garden with block paved patio area.
Area Guide Great Baddow is one of Chelmsford’s most established and desirable residential areas, popular with families due to its excellent schooling, green spaces and convenient access to the city centre.
The area offers a range of everyday amenities including local shops, supermarkets, cafes, pubs and takeaways, along with nearby retail parks and Chelmsford City Centre providing extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Great Baddow is well known for its access to open green spaces including Great Baddow Recreational Park and nearby Hylands Park — offering woodland walks, open parkland and family recreation space.
Transport links are excellent. Chelmsford railway station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35–40 minutes, making it ideal for commuters.
There is easy access to the A12 and A130, connecting to the M25 and wider Essex road network. Families are particularly drawn to the area for its reputable schools.
Well-regarded local schools close to Britten Crescent include: Baddow Hall Infant & Junior Schools, The Sandon School & Great Baddow High School.
Chelmsford is also known for its excellent grammar schools including King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls.
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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.
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