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Rainsford Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • FOUR BED SEMI HOUSE
  • 0.5 MILES TO CITY CENTRE/TRAIN STATION
  • 100FT GARDEN (APPROX)
  • DOUBLE LENGTH GARAGE & DRIVE
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • LOFT CONVERSION WITH TWO EXTRA BEDROOMS
  • POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE AND EXTEND
  • IDEAL FOR COMMUTERS AND FAMILIES
  • CLOSE TO GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO AMENITIES & HIGH STREET

Description

**CLOSE TO CITY CENTRE, 100FT (APPROX) GARDEN DOUBLE LENGTH GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY**

**GUIDE PRICE £400,000 - £425,000**

Positioned in one of Chelmsford’s most sought-after and well-connected locations, this spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home offers a rare opportunity for buyers seeking generous accommodation with scope to modernise and add value. Situated just a 10-minute walk (approx. 0.5 miles) from Chelmsford City Centre and mainline railway station, this property boasts a wealth of potential in a fantastic setting.

Accommodation
Arranged over three floors, the property offers well-proportioned living space ideal for growing families or those looking to put their own stamp on a characterful home. Although requiring some updating, the layout provides a solid foundation for modernisation or extension (subject to planning permission).

The ground floor comprises:

A welcoming entrance hall

Spacious front reception room with large bay window

Open plan lounge overlooking the garden

Kitchen with garden access, offering potential for open-plan reconfiguration

On the First floor, you will find:

Two bedrooms - large front bedroom, the full width of the house and the family bathroom.

The second floor is the loft conversion with large dormer at the rear, there are two good size bedrooms and a walk in cupboard.

Exterior
One of the standout features of this property is the generous rear garden, extending approximately 100ft approx. – a rare find so close to the city centre. The garden offers a mature, private outdoor space with ample room for landscaping, entertaining, or future development.

To the side of the property sits a detached double-length garage, perfect for storage or workshop use, and a private driveway with off-street parking for three vehicles.

Location
Located on Rainsford Lane, this property enjoys excellent transport links and proximity to a wide range of amenities:

Chelmsford Railway Station (approx. 0.5 miles) offers fast and frequent services to London Liverpool Street (approx. 35 minutes)

Chelmsford High Street, with its shops, restaurants, and cafés, is within easy walking distance

Well-regarded schools nearby include:

King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) – approx. 0.4 miles

Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) – approx. 0.6 miles

Writtle College and Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford Campus) are also within easy reach

Convenient access to the A12 and A414, ideal for commuters

Summary
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property in a prime Chelmsford location, with generous outdoor space, excellent parking facilities, and huge potential for improvement. Perfect for families, professionals, or investors looking for a property with character and possibilities.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the full potential of this home.

Hallway

Lounge

3.94m x 3m

Dining Room

3.8m x 3m

Kitchen

3.89m x 2.1m

1st Floor Landing

Bedroom 1

5.33m x 3.4m

Bedroom 3

3.66m x 3.23m

Bathroom

1.93m x 1.65m

2nd Floor Landing

Bedroom 2

4.55m x 2.4m

Bedroom 4

2.6m x 2.3m

Double Length Garage

Driveway

Garden

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Our Braintree office has now been established in the town for well over 20 years and is located in the heart of Braintree Town Centre.

The Town itself offers great commuter access as it is situated on the A120, which leads to the M11, M25 as well as giving great access to Stansted Airport. In addition, Braintree now benefits from having Railway Stations located in the Town Centre as well as just outside the town on the well known "Freeport Shopping Village" both of which are Main Rail Links taking you into London Liverpool St Station. Braintree also benefits from a wide range of local shops, department stores, supermarkets, leisure facilities and still holds its traditional Market on a Wednesday & Saturday.

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