Sold STC Detached

18 EXMOOR CLOSE

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 3DG

4 beds 94 m² Listed 19 Sep 2014 (-4335d)

£275,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£273,000 Jul 2015

Price per m²

£2,926/m²

Local average

£701,038 (-60.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,518 of 33,755)

Street crime

132 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • *** GUIDE PRICE £275,000 - £295,000***
  • LINK TERRACE PROPERTY
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • LOUNGE, KITCHEN
  • UTILITY ROOM & CLOAKROOM

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
* GUIDE PRICE £275,000 - £295,000* Situated to the west of Chelmsford is this link terrace property offering entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, four bedrooms and family bathroom.


DESCRIPTION
* GUIDE PRICE £275,000 - £295,000* Situated to the west of Chelmsford is this link terrace property offering entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, four bedrooms and family bathroom.

Entrance Hall 
Double glazed door with double glazed side light to front, wood style laminate flooring, coving to ceiling, stairs rising to first floor accommodation.

Lounge 12' 7" x 11' 5" ( 3.84m x 3.48m )
Double glazed window to front, wood style laminate flooring, gas fire, radiator, TV point, coving to ceiling.

Kitchen 12' 7" x 10' 3" ( 3.84m x 3.12m )
Double glazed window to rear, work surfaces with a range of cupboards and drawers under, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink, range of wall mounted units, space and plumbing for dishwasher, fitted Hotpoint double oven and recess with six ring gas hob with extractor fan over, double built in storage cupboards, three quarter length fitted unit and space for fridge/freezer, radiator, door leading to:

Utility Room 6' 4" x 5' 10" ( 1.93m x 1.78m )
Double glazed door to rear garden, double glazed window to rear, work surfaces with splash back tiling, wall mounted unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, dryer and space for tall freezer.

Ground Floor Cloakroom 
White suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, radiator, fitted extractor fan.

First Floor Landing 
Access to loft space (which we have been advised by the Vendor is part boarded), built in airing cupboard, recess spotlights.

Bedroom 1 12' 8" x 12' ( 3.86m x 3.66m )
Two double glazed windows to front, built in storage cupboard with rail, radiator.

Bedroom 2 12' 9" x 11' 9" ( 3.89m x 3.58m )
Two double glazed windows to front, built in storage cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 3 10' 9" x 6' 11" ( 3.28m x 2.11m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom 4 9' 2" x 7' 10" ( 2.79m x 2.39m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bathroom 
Obscure double glazed window to rear, white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with Triton shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, part tiled walls, radiator, double hinged door.

Outside 
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs.

The rear garden commences with a paved patio area with the remainder being mainly laid to lawn, two garden sheds, outside W C, side access leading to the front of the property.

Agents Notes 
The property is situated 3.2 miles from the A12 and 1.9 miles from Chelmsford Main Line Railway Station.

We have been advised by the Vendor that the nearby well reputed Hylands Academy was judged as performing well in all four areas of the 2013 OFSTED Report.


DIRECTIONS
The Vendor advises that access is easiest via Hatfield Grove Sat Nav. CM1 3DF. At the end of the road 18 Exmoor Close is accessed via a walkway to the left (not shown on maps).



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Chelmsford

Connells

Reference: 48279095

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/05/2014

Expiry date: 28/05/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £687/year

Potential heating cost: £577/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,150

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #321570

Property Details

Street: 18 Exmoor Close

Town: CHELMSFORD

Postcode: CM1 3DG

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2003

Work Completed: 15/11/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16705555 Recent

Property Details

Street: 18 EXMOOR CLOSE

Town: CHELMSFORD

Postcode: CM1 3DG

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/03/2025

Work Completed: 12/03/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/07/2015 (11 years ago) £273,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
139 WRITTLE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 3BP £675,000 31/10/2022 Detached
Same street 9 EXMOOR CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 3DG £375,000 26/07/2022 Terraced

Street average: £375,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £675,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 15.5%
10y growth 35.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chelmsford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 15.3%
10y (index) 31.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chelmsford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,302/mo
Realistic £1,447/mo
Optimistic £1,592/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Harewood Road 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.5 miles
Shop Carpetright 0.6 miles
University Writtle School of Design 0.8 miles
Train station Chelmsford 1.1 miles
University Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus 1.5 miles
Train station Beaulieu Park 3.7 miles
Hospital St Peter's Hospital 9.7 miles
Hospital Braintree Community Hospital 11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 47
Shoplifting 16
Anti-social behaviour 15
Other theft 11
Public order 11
Burglary 9
Criminal damage and arson 7
Drugs 6
Vehicle crime 6
Other crime 3
Robbery 1
Total incidents 132

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Hylands School Secondary 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 19 Jul 2023
Westlands Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Nov 2019
Community College Initiative Ltd Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Writtle University College Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
Writtle College Limited Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £180,875
Target investor price (1%) £144,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).