Chelmsford · CM1

High Street, Chelmsford

£300,000AvailableLeasehold
Agent's summary

Located in the CITY CENTRE is this TWO bedroom PENTHOUSE CONVERSION that presents a fantastic opportunity to enjoy modern city living with the added benefit of private outdoor space and secure parking.

Beds2
Baths1
Receptions1
TypeApartment
From The Home Partnership Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Period converted penthouse style
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Private terrace
  • Gated allocated parking
  • 804 Sqft
  • Seperate WC
  • Open plan living
  • Short 4 minute walk (0.2m) to Station
  • High Street location
  • Gas central heating
Read the full agent description

If you're looking for a home that offers the energy of city living without compromising on space or privacy, this top-floor penthouse is for you. Set in the centre of Chelmsford, the apartment enjoys an enviable location with shops, restaurants, cafés and the mainline station all within easy reach. Inside, the accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to create a home that feels bright, spacious and easy to live in.

The heart of the apartment is the open-plan living area, where generous proportions and natural light. Whether you're hosting friends, working from home or enjoying a quiet evening in, the layout offers plenty of flexibility. The adjoining contemporary style kitchen boasts integrated appliances and ample storage, making it as practical as it is attractive.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, providing versatile accommodation for couples, professionals, guests or anyone needing a dedicated home office area. Throughout the apartment, large skylights bring daylight into every corner, giving the home a bright, airy feel that sets it apart from a typical apartment.

One of the property's standout features is the private terrace. Rarely found with city-centre homes, this secluded outdoor space offers the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after work or make the most of warmer evenings. The main bathroom has been finished with modern fittings and benefits from underfloor heating for added comfort, while a separate WC provides extra convenience.

Completing the package is an allocated parking space within a secure gated car park, accessed via key fob entry, offering peace of mind and the convenience of private parking in such a central location.

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: The property was built with a 125 year lease commencing 01/01/2019 . There are 117 years remaining . Reviewed on 1 January 2044 and every 25 years thereafter, indexed upward to RPI

Service Charge: For the period of 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 the service charge was £1,706. The service charge is reviewed annually. The service charge is set at an initial apportionment of 15.07% of the total maintenance, repair, and operational costs for the building. (The exact monetary total varies annually based on the Landlord's actual or estimated service expenditures for that year)

Ground Rent: £350 per annum; Subject to review on 1 January 2044 and every 25 years thereafter, indexed to the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

Car Park Service Charge: £250 per year

Band D is the council tax band for this property with an annual amount of £2,256.84

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Communal Entrance Hall

Hallway

Open plan lounge area
17'9" x 16'6"

Kitchen area
6'6" x 7'9"

Bathroom
9'2" x 6'5"

Bedroom Two
9'4" x 10'1"

Master Bedroom
14'11" x 10'11"

Allocated Parking

A feel for the area

Connected for everyday life

100%

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

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

Getting about

0.2 miles

to Chelmsford Rail Station

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

Background air quality

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

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

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