
Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1

- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- ONE BEDROOM
- SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT
- HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
- PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS/INVESTORS
- ALLOCATED PARKING AND VISITORS SPACE
- COMMUNAL GARDENS
- DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE
- JULIET BALCONY
- COUNCIL TAX BAND - B
- APPROX 420 SQFT
Description
Situated in the sought-after village of Writtle, this one-bedroom second-floor apartment offers approximately 420 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation and is ideally suited to first-time buyers and investors alike.
Writtle is a highly regarded and picturesque village, offering a fantastic blend of traditional charm and everyday convenience. The village is home to a selection of local shops, cafés, pubs and eateries, alongside attractive green spaces and a strong community feel. With Chelmsford close by, residents also benefit from easy access to a wider range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities, making Writtle an appealing choice for those looking for village living without being too far from the town centre.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, spacious double bedroom with built-in storage and Juliet balcony, dual-aspect living room with a further Juliet balcony, fitted kitchen and bathroom with shower over the bath. Pleasant views and good levels of natural light are enjoyed from both the bedroom and living room. The accommodation offers scope for modernisation, giving a new owner the opportunity to add their own style and potentially increase the property's appeal.
Externally, the property benefits from allocated parking, ample visitor spaces and well-maintained communal gardens.
For investors, the combination of a popular village location, one-bedroom layout and allocated parking makes this an appealing buy-to-let proposition, while first-time buyers can benefit from a manageable home in a well-connected setting.
Writtle offers a range of local amenities, independent shops, eateries and green spaces, with Chelmsford and its wider amenities easily accessible.
Bedroom
13' 2" x 9' 3" (4.01m x 2.82m)
Living Room
10' 9" x 14' 3" (3.28m x 4.34m)
Kitchen
8' 9" x 5' 9" (2.67m x 1.75m)
Bathroom
6' 6" x 5' 5" (1.98m x 1.65m)
External
This property benefits from allocated parking and ample visitor parking and communal grounds.
Agent Notes
This property is currently rented out, therefore we could only get external photos, once the tenant vacates, we will upload internal photos of the property.
This apartment is in good condition, however the property would benefit from slight modernisation.
Lease Length: 89 years remaining
Service Charge: £2,453.70
Ground Rent: £200
Buy To Let Investment: Rental prices achieved in the area are around £1,000 - £1,100pcm.
Depending on rental amount the net rental yield ranges from 5.5% to 6.2% and the gross from 7.1% to 7.8% this is inclusive of the service charge and ground rent. Please reach out for further information.
Viewings
BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT WITH BALCH ESTATE AGENTS
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Brochures
Brochure 1Brochure 2- 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.
- Band: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Allocated
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- 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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