Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Chelmsford, Essex

Wonderful Walter House is a Retirement Living development for the over 60's in the centre of Chelmsford, which offers 49 contemporary one and two bedroom retirement apartments available for sale. Many have private balconies and all share beautiful communal facilities including the stunning ‘sky’ lounge.

The historic city centre of Chelmsford is just a 15 minute walk from this retirement development, with plenty of local attractions like the 18 arch Victoria Railway Viaduct and Chelmsford Cathedral. There is also a wealth of amenities close by, including a leisure centre, the expansive greenery of Admirals Park and a shopping centre. Chelmsford boasts enviable connections to the surrounding area of Essex, and regular trains run from Chelmsford station to London Liverpool Street in just 34 minutes. The train station is only 0.3 miles from the development.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Chelmsford is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Local area

Chelmsford has plenty of historic and cultural attractions, including the 18 arch Victoria Railway Viaduct, which carries the Great Eastern Main Line through Central Park. Chelmsford Cathedral is also a popular destination. There are a number of stately homes close by too, including Hylands House, with impressive gardens open to the public.

Just minutes from Walter House, you’ll find the leafy expanse of Admirals Park, which the River Can cuts through. There’s also a supermarket just 0.1 mile from the complex, and a doctor’s surgery, a dentist, a Post Office, a hairdressers, a florist, a butchers and even a theatre under half a mile away.

If you’re a lover of nature, gardening and the great outdoors, Warley Place Nature Reserve is only 15 miles from Walter House retirement apartments. This 25 acre reserve once belonged to the leading horticulturalist Ellen Wilmott, who planted many species of plants, shrubs and trees from all over the world. The gardens are now maintained by Essex Wildlife Trust and make an excellent day out during the summer months.

If you’re a sports enthusiast, Chelmsford City Football Club, Essex County Cricket Club, Chelmsford Golf Club, and Chelmsford Bowling Club are all within the vicinity of the proposed development. There’s also a leisure centre in Chelmsford which runs regular sports and exercise classes including Pilates, yoga and Zumba. Chelmsford town centre is only a 15 minute walk from this retirement development. There’s a wealth of high street stores within High Chelmer Shopping Centre, as well as plenty of restaurants, pub, cafes and bars for every taste.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021.