# 4 bedroom link detached house for sale (CM1 3DG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 EXMOOR CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 3DG |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £273,000 Jul 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/05/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £687/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,150

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8134-7825-2230-3341-5922)

## 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.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/48279095/1624911) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #321570
- **Address:** 18 Exmoor Close, CHELMSFORD, CM1 3DG
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/01/2003
- **Work Completed:** 15/11/2002
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16705555
- **Address:** 18 EXMOOR CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, CM1 3DG
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/03/2025
- **Work Completed:** 12/03/2021
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 EXMOOR CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 3DG | £273,000 | 16/07/2015 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £701,038 (58 Detached, CM1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chelmsford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,302/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,447/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,592/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,926/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.5%
- **10y growth:** 35.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chelmsford; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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