Connells says ..
This delightful one-bedroom retirement property in the heart of Chelmsford provides the perfect downsizing opportunity for a relaxed lifestyle. Situated in a secure development, it offers easy access to local amenities and transport links.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Chelmsford’s Victoria Road offers a convenient city-centre location, close to amenities and transport links including Chelmsford train station. The property is well-maintained and presented. The interior shows its age and some dated furniture. While functional, the kitchen and bathroom are not modern and would likely benefit from refurbishment to meet current expectations. The apartment benefits from access to communal gardens. However, there is a lack of private outdoor space. The property’s price seems competitive when compared to similar retirement properties in the area, although the absence of precise comparative data prevents a definitive assessment. Overall, this apartment presents a suitable option for those looking for a convenient, easy-to-maintain, low-maintenance retirement property in a central Chelmsford location. However, prospective buyers should factor in potential modernisation costs. Further investigation into the specifics of the building’s management, service charges, and leasehold details is highly recommended before any purchase.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 645.83
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 265,556.00 £Decreased by 26.45 %
- Est sale value
- 303,540.10 £Increased by 24.67 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,429.00 £/moIncreased by 5.77 %
- Est letting value
- 1,291.66 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.46 %Increased by 43.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 30.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford | Voluntary Aided School | Requires improvement | 0.19 KM |
| Anglia Ruskin University | Higher Education Institutions | 0.51 KM | |
| Chelmsford County High School For Girls | Academy Converter | 1.04 KM | |
| King Edward Vi Grammar School, Chelmsford | Academy Converter | 1.15 KM | |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.16 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckersley Road | £ 230,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Alan Cherry Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grays Brewery Yard | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Market Road | £ 335,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Road South | £ 325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 6836 | CHM | 0.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford | £ 105,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford | £ 79,995 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Road, Chelmsford | £ 97,500 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford | £ 120,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford | £ 165,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Victoria Road | £ 265,000 | 0.18 KM |
| 67a Victoria Road | £ 205,000 | 0.18 KM |
| 55 Victoria Road | £ 100,000 | 0.18 KM |
| 59 Victoria Road | £ 119,000 | 0.19 KM |
| 62 Victoria Road | £ 340,000 | 0.19 KM |