18 EXMOOR CLOSE
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 3DG
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
* 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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chelmsford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Chelmsford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).