Old Springfield, Chelmsford · CM1
Humber Road
Guide Price
** GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £585,000 **
DETACHED FAMILY HOME BEING SOLD WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN - the property offers an entrance hall, ground floor WC, TWO Reception Rooms, fitted kitchen/Breakfast Room, CONSERVATORY, three bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, driveway & established rear garden.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Detached Family Home on a Corner Plot
- Potential to Extend (Subject to Planning Permission)
- Spacious 20'7" sitting room with bay window
- Conservatory opening onto rear garden
- Kitchen with adjoining breakfast area
- First-floor family bathroom plus ground-floor WC
- Garage & driveway parking
- Generous, well-proportioned plot
- No Onward chain
Read the full agent description
** GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £585,000 **
Set within the highly desirable Old Springfield area of Chelmsford, this spacious three-bedroom detached house being sold with no onward chain, presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a home with strong future potential.
The property offers an impressive layout with three well-proportioned reception spaces on the ground floor — including a generous 20'7” sitting room, separate dining room, and a bright conservatory overlooking the rear garden. A well-designed kitchen sits alongside a practical breakfast area, offering the perfect foundation for modernisation or reconfiguration.
Subject to obtaining relevant planning permission, the property lends itself superbly to remodelling or extending, with its overall footprint and plot size offering considerable flexibility for future enhancement. Upstairs, the first floor accommodates three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom, making it a balanced and functional home for families or those seeking long-term growth potential. A ground-floor WC, integral garage, and welcoming entrance hall further contribute to its practicality.
Location
Old Springfield is one of Chelmsford’s most established and well-regarded neighbourhoods, known for its mature residential streets, community feel, and excellent access to local amenities. Properties here are particularly popular with families thanks to the area’s strong choice of schools, green open spaces, and convenient links into the city centre.
Local convenience stores, cafés, and everyday amenities are within easy reach, while the wider Chelmsford retail offering is just a short journey away. For leisure and recreation, Old Springfield benefits from attractive nearby green spaces including Springfield Hall Park and the riverside pathways along the Chelmer, providing idyllic spots for walking, cycling, and family outings.
Transport links are a key advantage of this location. Chelmsford’s mainline railway station is easily accessible, offering fast and frequent services to London Liverpool Street, making the area ideal for commuters. Road connections are similarly convenient, with the A12 and surrounding routes within close proximity.
Families will also appreciate the excellent nearby schools. The property is well placed for several respected options close to Humber Road, including The Boswells School & Perryfields Junior School.
Overall, Old Springfield combines peaceful residential living with superb convenience, making it one of Chelmsford’s most desirable areas.
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Getting about
1.1 milesto Chelmsford Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 9.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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