Writtle, Chelmsford · CM1

Millfields, Writtle

Millfields, Writtle, Chelmsford

£260,000AvailableLeasehold
Agent's summary

Well presented TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM ground floor apartment with a spacious lounge and modern kitchen, LONG LEASE and a highly useful GARAGE in block.

Beds2
Baths1
Receptions1
TypeApartment
From The Home Partnership Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Garage in block
  • Situated in a sought after village
  • Utility space
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Good access to the A414 & A12
  • Ground floor
  • Spacious lounge/diner
  • Communal garden
  • Local bus route into city centre and train station
  • Walking distance of the local shops and bus route to the City
Read the full agent description

This spacious ground floor apartment has been redecorated throughout by the current owner and is presented in great condition, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a property that is ready to move straight into. The accommodation opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with a useful utility cupboard on the left and a bright and airy living/dining room to the right. The separate kitchen is well kept and offers a practical space for everyday living, while further along the hallway are two generous double bedrooms. There is also excellent storage throughout the apartment, adding to the practicality of the layout. The property benefits from gas central heating, uPVC double glazed windows, its own garage in a near by block and the use of well kept communal gardens.

Writtle is a traditional English village with a picturesque village green, duck pond and a beautiful Norman church just set back from the green. This village is surrounded by pleasant arable countryside, providing fabulous family walks and is home to the renowned Writtle Agricultural College. There is a range of local amenities and eateries including traditional village public houses serving hot food and a range of local ales. There is also a near by bus route to the City centre and railway station which has a frequent service to London Stratford from 31 minutes and Liverpool Street from 36 minutes.

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Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: The property was built with a 125 year lease, there was a lease extension on the 19th November 2014. There are 156 years remaining

Service Charge: For the period of 25/12/2025 to 25/12/2026 the service charge is £960. The service charge is reviewed annually.

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Band B is the council tax band for this property with an annual amount of £1,798.86.

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Entrance Hall

Utility cupboard

Living/Dining room
20'1" x 12'10"

Kitchen
9'10" x 8'9"

Bedroom 1
12'10" x 9'10"

Bedroom 2
11'9" x 9'10"

Bathroom

Outside

Communal garden

Garage in block

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Connected for everyday life

59%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
100%
100+ Mbps
59%
300+ Mbps
59%
1,000+ Mbps
59%
Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CM1 3LP · residential premises

Getting about

2.1 miles

to Chelmsford Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
7.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
7.5 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.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

Local information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.

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