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22 FIVE ACRES

CHELMSFORD, DANBURY, ESSEX CM3 4NB

3 beds 1 baths 93 m² Listed 20 Mar 2024 (-812d)

£460,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£442,000 Oct 2024

Local average

£636,129 (-27.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,490 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A well presented three bedroom detached home in a sought after turning, on the Danbury/Bicknacre border. The property is situated a short walk away from local shops, highly regarded Primary School and public transport links. This home has had various improvements since the current vendors original purchase, including replacement garage roof, consumer unit, combi central heating boiler, kitchen, shower room and various other decorative improvements. The accommodation comprises three good size bedrooms (the master of which is 17'3 x 10') set off a generous landing with re-fitted modern shower room. To the ground floor there is a entrance porch, a lounge, a beautiful re-fitted kitchen/diner with integrated appliances. Just off this is a utility area for further white goods. Externally, there is a south west facing garden, a garage and driveway to the front. the property also offers the potential for enlargement (s.t.p.p) Energy rating C.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs to ground floor. Large window to side. Loft access. Overstairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom One - 5.26m x 3.05m (17'3 x 10') - Window to rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.23m x 3.23m (10'7 x 10'7) - Window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.23m x 1.96m (10'7 x 6'5) - Window to front. Radiator.

Shower Room - Obscure window to side. Close coupled W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin. Corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional hand held shower head. Tiled to walls.

Ground Floor -

Porch - Composite front door. Telephone door. Wood flooring. Door to:-

Lounge - 5.28m x 3.63m (17'4 x 11'11) - Window to front. Two radiators.

Lobby - Door to side. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom - Close coupled W.C. Wash hand basin.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.00m x 3.20m (16'5 x 10'6) - French doors to rear. Window to rear. Radiator. Fitted with a modern range of base and eye level units. 1 & 1/2 bowl sink unit. Fitted double oven. Inset four ring induction hob with extractor over.

Utility Area - Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Exterior -

Rear Garden - Two patio areas and a decked seating area. Remainder laid to lawn. Side access gate to front. Water tap.

Garage - 5.89m x 3.00m (19'4 x 9'10) - Up and over door. Consumer unit. 'Worchester Bosch' boiler. Power and light connected.

Front - Driveway parking. Remainder laid to lawn.

Agents Notes - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.

Listed by

Danbury

Church & Hawes

Reference: 145944062

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7774754

Property Details

Street: 22 Five Acres

Town: Danbury

Postcode: CM3 4NB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/11/2010

Work Completed: 10/09/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4475723

Property Details

Street: 22 Five Acres

Town: Danbury

Postcode: CM3 4NB

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 19/02/2007

Work Completed: 05/02/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16704014 Recent

Property Details

Street: 22 Five Acres

Town: Danbury

Postcode: CM3 4NB

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/03/2025

Work Completed: 21/02/2025

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

278% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 11/10/2024 (1 year ago) £442,000 +93%
Sold 10/07/2006 (19 years ago) £229,000 +95.7%
Sold 23/03/2001 (25 years ago) £117,000

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
Same street 12 FIVE ACRES, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4NB £484,000 03/11/2023 Detached
13 AUGUSTINE WAY, BICKNACRE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4ET £500,000 04/08/2023 Detached
33 WHITE ELM ROAD, BICKNACRE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LU £600,000 10/10/2022 Detached
30 PEARTREE LANE, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LS £660,000 30/09/2022 Detached
3 WHITE ELM ROAD, BICKNACRE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LU £535,000 07/09/2022 Detached
Same street 3 FIVE ACRES, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4NB £535,000 05/08/2022 Detached
9 WHITE ELM ROAD, BICKNACRE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LU £415,000 17/11/2021 Detached
47 PEARTREE LANE, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LS £450,000 30/09/2021 Detached
15 WESTERINGS, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4ND £385,000 23/07/2021 Detached
7 PEARTREE LANE, DANBURY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4LS £550,000 30/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £509,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £511,875 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.7%
10y growth 43.8%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 11.7%
10y (index) 29.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,298/mo
Realistic £1,442/mo
Optimistic £1,586/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Peartree Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop The White Swan 0.1 miles
Shop White Elm Garden Centre 0.3 miles
Shop Helen Rollason Cancer Charity 1.3 miles
Train station South Woodham Ferrers 3.4 miles
Train station Beaulieu Park 5.0 miles
Hospital Springfield Hospital 5.8 miles
University Writtle School of Design 7.3 miles
Hospital Broomfield Hospital 7.5 miles
University Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 4
Burglary 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Primary 0.1 miles Requires improvement — 20 Jul 2023
Heathcote School Other 1.4 miles (No rating)
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Primary 1.6 miles Good — 2 Mar 2018
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 7 May 2015
Danbury Park Community Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 23 Jun 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £180,250
Target investor price (1%) £144,200
  • 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).