Chelmsford · CM2

New Writtle Street, Chelmsford

£225,000 ↓ 18.2% AvailableLeasehold

Originally listed at £275,000

Agent's summary

Modern two bedroom first floor OVER 60'S RETIREMENT APARTMENT, close to City centre and Central park, fitted kitchen, wet room and COMMUNAL GARDENS.

Beds2
Baths1
Receptions1
TypeStandard
From The Home Partnership Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Lounge with balcony
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Picturesque communal gardens with seating area
  • Wet room
  • Walking distance to Central Park
  • No onward chain
  • Careline alarm service
  • Residents lounge
  • Approx 0.5 mile walk to the City Centre
Read the full agent description

For sale is a well presented, first floor two bedroomed retirement apartment for the over 60’s which is accessed via lifts and stairs at either end of the building.

The apartment is in a good position within the development and is light and airy. There is a spacious lounge/diner that features windows and a door to a balcony. The lounge leads through to the kitchen area which is fitted with a range of modern units with integrated fridge/freezer and cooker and hob which will remain. The master bedroom has a double fitted wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. In addition there is a second double bedroom and a wet room.

The development, provides a security entry phone system as well as non-resident management staff and there is 24hr Careline alarm service for each apartment. The resident’s lounge has WIFI connections and hosts many functions and also affords a quiet area and small kitchenette. Residents have the benefit of a picturesque communal landscaped garden with a decked terrace and outdoor seating area. The laundry room has good facilities for residents. There is also a guest suite available for visitors at a nominal charge. Resident parking is negotiable with the management staff. This development was built 13 years ago.

This property is ideally situated just a walk to Central park which is very popular with local residents offering buyers a great place to relax and enjoy this large open space and wildlife plus it has its own cafe for refreshments and play area. Local footpaths and cycle routes run through the park leading to different parts of the City which also flow on into Admirals park with routes leading to the traditional and sought after village of Writtle which has a range of local public houses serving food and real ale as well as some of the City's most popular places to eat. The City centre with its vibrant High Street is only a short distance.

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: The property was built with a 125 year lease commencing 1/1/2013 . There are 112 years remaining

Service Charge: For the period of 1/4/26 – 31/3/27 the service charge is £5084.40 which includes all heating and water and is payable monthly. The service charge is reviewed annually.

Ground Rent: £495 per annum. This increases every 15 years, the next review is in 2028.

Council Tax: Band E is the council tax band for this property with an annual amount of £2,649.57.

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Entrance Hall

Lounge/Diner
17'6" x 12'6"

Kitchen
7'3" x 7'0"

Bedroom 1
11'9" x 9'0"

Bedroom 2
13'3" x 8'7"

Wet room

Outside

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Connected for everyday life

100%

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

Available speed bands
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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CM2 0FS · residential premises

Getting about

0.4 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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