1-bedroom flat · CM1 1QE
To rentReduced £50 (−4%) on 13 OctListed 67 days · slow let
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About
Fenn Wright are delighted to present to the market this one bedroom ground floor maisonette located in the heart of Chelmsford City centre within close distance of the train station.
The landlord of the property is flexible on furnishings and it can be taken as seen, part furnished or unfurnished if required.
This one bedroom maisonette is located on the ground floor and has shared garden access to the rear offering pleasant outside space within a city centre location.
Given its central location the property is surprisingly quiet. The location provides easy access to Chelmsford train station and all local amenities the city centre has to offer.
Furthermore the property benefits from on road permit parking, double glazed windows and gas central heating.
You enter the property into the kitchen which offers a range of base and eye level units, electric cooker, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Small appliances can remain too.
To the left of the kitchen is a contemporary bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with shower above, wc and hand wash basin.
At the other end of the kitchen is the living/dining room which includes a storage cupboard. Accommodation concludes with a generously spacious double bedroom with lovely bay window to front aspect.
Please note the outside space is shared access with the first floor apartment. The outside space for this property is up to and not including the shed.
The driveway out the front is for the apartment above. Important Information Letting information The rent is exclusive of utilities and council tax.
Deposit: £1,442.30 or our Deposit alternative product Availability: Now!
Non Smokers Council tax band A EPC rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property.
Broadband Availability - Standard, Superfast and ultrafast broadband are available (Ofcom Broadband Checker - August 2026).
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that good mobile coverage in the area is provided by O2, EE, Vodafone and Three.
(Ofcom Mobile Checker – August 2026) Holding deposit Prospective applicants will be required to pay a Holding Deposit to Fenn Wright, equivalent to a maximum of 1 week's rent.
Once the holding deposit has been received, Fenn Wright will suspend marketing of the rental property for a period of 15 calendar days subject to referencing commencing promptly.
Value & comps
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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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About 88, Marconi Road, Essex
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