We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CM3 3JU
No longer listedListed 42 daysAuction 29 Sep · ended
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Strapline Auction Sale - 29/09/2026 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions website.
- A two bedroom first floor flat, benefitting from use of the communal garden, in need of some modernisation, in a pleasant village location, well located for the A12 and Beaulieu Park Railway Station.
Vacant. Description A two bedroom first floor flat. The property forms part of a purpose built block and benefits from use of the communal garden. In need of some modernisation. Vacant.
Location The property is situated in Cromwell Close in the village of Boreham, near Chelmsford, Essex.
Local shops and community facilities are available within Boreham, with further retail and healthcare amenities accessible in nearby Chelmsford.
Recreational amenities include nearby parks and open spaces such as Danbury Country Park. Transport links include road access via the A12 and A138, with rail services from Chelmsford railway station.
Transport Beaulieu Park - greateranglia. Chelmsford - greateranglia. Accommodation First Floor - Entrance Hallway, Reception Room, Kitchen, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom/WC.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
See the independent valuation, upside vs guide, and per-strategy max bid for this lot. Sign in to see it.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below starting price
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png){kind=logo}
FAQ
About 17 Cromwell Close, Chelmsford
Explore nearby
