1-bedroom house · CM1 2XJ
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About
Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community with our affordable and flexible assured periodic tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want.
Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds.
You can move in at your pace, with some customer moving within just a couple of weeks and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss.
Apartment 18 – A Bright and Stylish One Bedroom Home with Private Balcony Apartment 18 is a beautifully appointed one ‘bedroom apartment on the second floor of Walter House, offering 55.4 sq m of thoughtfully designed living space.
Finished in a neutral colour palette, the home feels instantly bright, calm and contemporary.
The generous living and dining area provides a welcoming central space, ideal for unwinding or hosting guests.
From here, glazed doors open onto a private patio balcony, creating a lovely outdoor extension of the home - perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
The separate kitchen, accessed directly from the living area, is fully fitted and features high‑quality modern appliances along with a smart, efficient layout.
The spacious bedroom includes a sleek sliding door wardrobe, offering excellent storage while maintaining clean, modern lines.
The Sower room sits off the internal hallway and is complemented by a highly practical utility cupboard, ideal for keeping everyday items neatly tucked away.
Beautifully finished and carefully arranged, Apartment 18 offers a stylish and comfortable home in a sought after Chelmsford location. This property is let unfurnished.
Kitchen 2.442m x 3.125m Living Room 3.538m x 6.069m Shower Room 2.212m x 2.05m
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.
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.
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About Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ
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