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Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1

PROPERTY TYPE

Town House

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Five Bedroom Licensed HMO with Scope to Increase Rental Income
  • No Onward Chain with Three Periodic Tenancies in Place
  • Garage & Allocated Parking to the Rear
  • Potential to Convert Back into a Spacious Family Home
  • Motivated Vendor – Viewing Highly Recommended
  • Offers in Excess of £400,000

Description

Located within a popular area of Chelmsford, this substantial three-storey townhouse offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire either a ready-made investment property or a spacious family home in an excellent residential location.

Currently licensed and operating as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), the property has been well arranged to maximise space and practicality, with generous accommodation spread across three floors. The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious open plan kitchen and communal lounge, together with a generous ground floor bedroom and cloakroom. The upper floors provide four further well-proportioned bedrooms together with two bathrooms and separate WCs, making the layout ideal for shared occupation.

Three of the five bedrooms are currently occupied on periodic agreements.

Outside, the property enjoys the additional benefit of a garage and parking located to the rear of the property, accessed via a private residents' parking area, together with further visitor parking nearby.

For buyers seeking a family home, the property's original layout lends itself to straightforward reinstatement as an impressive five-bedroom townhouse, offering versatile accommodation over three floors with ample living space and excellent room sizes throughout.

Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre, the property enjoys convenient access to an excellent range of shopping, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. Chelmsford railway station provides regular direct services into London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 to 40 minutes, making the location highly attractive for commuters. The nearby A12 offers excellent road connections towards London, the M25 and East Anglia.

The surrounding area also offers a wealth of green open spaces including Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve, Coronation Park and the picturesque riverside walks along the River Chelmer. Families are well served by a number of highly regarded local schools, whilst everyday amenities, supermarkets and healthcare facilities are all within easy reach.

Offered with no onward chain, a motivated vendor, garage, parking and excellent flexibility for both investors and owner occupiers alike, early viewing is strongly recommended.

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Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

A welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation, staircase rising to the upper floors and access to the ground floor cloakroom.

Ground FLoor WC

Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin.

Kitchen/Lounge

A spacious open plan communal kitchen and living area fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units incorporating work surfaces, inset sink, fitted oven, hob and extractor, space for further appliances including washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is ample room for sofas and dining furniture, making this an excellent communal living space.

Room One

A generous double bedroom situated on the ground floor overlooking the front of the property, equally suitable as a reception room should the property be returned to family use.

First Floor

Landing 1

Providing access to the first floor accommodation and staircase leading to the second floor.

Room Two

A spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear of the property. Currently let on a periodic tenancy.

Room Three

A well-proportioned double bedroom overlooking the front aspect. Currently let on a periodic tenancy.

Bathroom 1

Fitted with a panel enclosed bath with shower over, wash hand basin and complementary tiling.

Second Floor

Landing 2

Providing access to the remaining accommodation.

Room Four

A particularly generous double bedroom occupying the front of the property. Currently let on a periodic tenancy.

Room Five

A spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear aspect, offering excellent proportions and versatility.

Bathroom 2

Fitted with a panel enclosed bath with shower over, wash hand basin and complementary tiling.

Outside

To the rear of the property is a single garage together with an allocated parking space, accessed via a private residents' parking area. The property also benefits from convenient access to visitor parking and enjoys a pleasant position within this popular modern development.

Brochures

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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.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,006
Property: £ 400,000
Deposit: £ 40,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About McCartney Sales & Lettings, Chelmsford

74 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JA
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About Us

McCartney Sales & Lettings have been established since 1992 and are regarded as one of Chelmsford's leading independent property specialists in both property sales and lettings, with two prominent local offices.

Celebrating 34 years of trading as of 2026, McCartney Sales & Lettings have helped and guided thousands of clients through this process and many have repeated the process several times with us.

We believe our success is down to hard work and one hundred percent commitment of the team. Our service has been recognised by The British Property Awards, with us being awarded Gold Winner Estate Agent in Chelmsford. The British Property Awards are one of the most prestigious and recognised accreditations within the industry.

We are proud Guild Members.

As Members of The Guild of Property Professionals, we are selected to represent the UK's largest network of independent estate agents in our given area(s). We can secure you a better result.

The Guild is a network of almost 800 independent high street sales and letting agents who have all signed a Code of Conduct, and are committed to shared core values of knowledge, integrity, and results.

How does our Guild membership benefit you?

The scope of the network means we can deliver the widest possible exposure for your property. With an inter-office referral system, local and regional magazines distributed across the network every six weeks, a listing on www.guildproperty.co.uk, and 24/7 presence on interactive touch screens in London on Park Lane, you can be sure that we are working hard to guarantee your property is presented to the broadest possible audience.

Our team has been together for many years and benefit from decades of property experience and extensive local knowledge which is invaluable when buying, selling, or letting a property.

At McCartney Sales & Lettings we offer all the traditional values you would expect from a well-established Estate Agency, whilst harnessing the latest innovations and technology to offer you the very best service. We believe the successful marketing of your home should not be left to chance, this is why we have developed a highly effective, proactive, and efficient service, tailor-made to our client's needs.

We only employ highly experienced property experts to ensure you receive an efficient and hassle-free sale at the best possible price.

We look forward to working with you.

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