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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CM1 4TZ
For saleReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 15 SepListed 454 days
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About
Guide price £525,000 - £550,000 Nestled in the sought-after semi-rural village of Chignal St James surrounded by beautiful views over open farmland.
The property is within easy access to Chelmsford City Centre, with an abundance of shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatre and city amenities along with mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street.
This delightful property offers versatile accommodation to include an entrance hallway, stairs to first floor, cloakroom, living room with wood burner and parquet flooring leading to a dining room.
A well-proportioned fitted kitchen, utility room, workshop and office/fourth bedroom.
To the first floor, three well-appointed bedrooms, ideal for a growing family or those in need of extra space along with a ground floor office which could potentially be a fourth bedroom and a bathroom and basin with separate WC.
Another bonus to this fantastic property is the potential to have a fourth bedroom on the ground floor, making it perfect for modern alternative living.
For a teenager wanting their own space or family member needing the one floor.
Externally to the spacious driveway with parking for several vehicles, side access to garage and a lovely, landscaped garden, providing a serene outdoor retreat.
This home offers a cosy and welcoming atmosphere for all to embrace village life while still being within easy reach of urban conveniences and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
Entrance Hall Living Room 4.32m (max) x 4.32m Dining Room (10' 11" x 9' 8") Kitchen (10' 11" x 11' 5") Utility Room (9' 1" x 8' 0") Workshop (10' 9" x 8' 0") Office (11' 1" x 8' 0") WC First Floor Landing Bedroom Bedroom (10' 11" x 11' 6") Bedroom (9' 4" x 9' 6") Bathroom (6' 0" x 6' 4") WC Garage (14' 0" x 10' 0")
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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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.
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