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18 BULBECKS WALK

CHELMSFORD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, ESSEX CM3 5ZN

4 beds 2 baths 137 m² Listed 15 Aug 2025 (-339d)

£550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

137 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£555,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,015/m²

Local average

£628,679 (-12.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,019 of 33,755)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Beautifully presented four bedroom family home
  • Good sized reception rooms
  • Modern fitted kitchen
  • Newly fitted ensuite and four piece family bathroom
  • Beautifully maintained private rear garden
  • Large driveway and a double garage
  • Must be viewed

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes

Description

Palmer and Partners are delighted to present this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, ideally located within a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after town of South Woodham Ferrers. This impressive residence offers generous living space, modern amenities, and superb presentation throughout—making it a perfect family home ready to move into.

The property enjoys an enviable location that combines the charm of village living with excellent convenience. Local schools, open green spaces, leisure and recreational facilities are all within close proximity, while South Woodham Ferrers train station provides swift connections to London and surrounding areas. Chelmsford City Centre is just a short drive away, offering a wide array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, alongside excellent road and rail links.

Internally, the ground floor welcomes you via a spacious entrance hall which includes a downstairs cloakroom for added convenience. The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully designed and comes fully equipped with an integrated fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave, and space for a range cooker. A pantry cupboard and water softener further enhance practicality, while a comprehensive range of wall and base units offer excellent storage solutions.

There are three versatile reception rooms on the ground floor. To the front, a bright and airy reception room serves as an ideal office, playroom or snug. A formal dining room, complete with a fitted air conditioning unit and sliding doors to the garden, provides the perfect setting for family meals or entertaining guests. The spacious lounge features a striking fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and bi-folding doors that open into a stunning conservatory. The conservatory boasts Velux windows, an electric fan, underfloor heating, and stylish shutters throughout—creating a comfortable space that can be enjoyed all year round. French doors open seamlessly onto the rear garden.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, most of which benefit from built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom is fitted with air conditioning and features a newly installed en-suite shower room, finished to a high standard. Bedroom three offers access to a useful loft room, ideal for storage or as a potential hobby space. A four-piece family bathroom includes a panel-enclosed bath, separate shower cubicle, low-level WC and hand wash basin, with recently updated flooring.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The mature front garden adds kerb appeal, while the large, gated block-paved driveway provides ample off-street parking and leads to a detached double garage. The garage is fully equipped with power and lighting and benefits from a fully boarded loft space for additional storage.

To the rear, the private garden is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully landscaped, featuring a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, along with an area laid to artificial lawn for ease of maintenance.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional family home in a desirable residential location. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended.

Listed by

Chelmsford & District

Palmer & Partners

Reference: 165778136

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/11/2025

Expiry date: 05/11/2035

Current heating cost: £1,063/year

Potential heating cost: £879/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,350

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11737472

Property Details

Street: 18 Bulbecks Walk

Town: South Woodham Ferrers

Postcode: CM3 5ZN

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 18/07/2016

Work Completed: 24/06/2016

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

88% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/02/2026 (5 months ago) £555,000 +60.4%
Sold 28/07/2008 (17 years ago) £346,000 +17.3%
Sold 12/05/2004 (22 years ago) £295,000

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
38 DRYWOODS, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5ZG £487,590 02/12/2025 Detached
23 ASHMANS ROW, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GD £400,000 26/11/2025 Detached
15 ANCHOR REACH, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GS £557,500 07/11/2025 Detached
84 BROUGHTON ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5FY £447,500 07/07/2025 Detached
Same street 19 BULBECKS WALK, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5ZN £420,000 02/11/2023 Detached
5 THE SPINNAKER, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GL £520,000 13/10/2023 Detached
22 ANCHOR REACH, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GS £605,000 17/11/2022 Detached
2 HALYARD REACH, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GN £575,000 20/10/2022 Detached
80 BROUGHTON ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5FY £670,000 18/10/2022 Detached
22 TAFFRAIL GARDENS, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5WH £585,000 17/10/2022 Detached
4 STARBOARD VIEW, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GR £415,000 10/10/2022 Detached
34 ORMESBY CHINE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 7AR £460,000 04/10/2022 Detached
6 REYNOLDS GATE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5FA £395,000 25/08/2022 Detached
6 TAFFRAIL GARDENS, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5WH £740,000 24/08/2022 Detached
18 STARBOARD VIEW, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GR £370,000 19/08/2022 Detached
16 THE SPINNAKER, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GL £645,000 12/08/2022 Detached
10 QUARTER GATE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5GT £465,000 26/07/2022 Detached
23 HALLOWELL DOWN, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5FS £340,000 22/07/2022 Detached
24 TAFFRAIL GARDENS, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5WH £620,000 15/07/2022 Detached
221A HULLBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5LW £735,000 24/06/2022 Detached
213A HULLBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5LW £650,000 23/03/2022 Detached
Same street 5 BULBECKS WALK, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5ZN £475,000 24/11/2021 Detached
Same street 29 BULBECKS WALK, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5ZN £470,000 17/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £455,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £534,130 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.5%
10y growth 37.7%

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 £1,301/mo
Realistic £1,445/mo
Optimistic £1,590/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 Halyard Reach 0.1 miles
Bus stop Broughton Road 0.1 miles
Shop Cummins 0.3 miles
Shop Asda Opticians 0.5 miles
Train station South Woodham Ferrers 0.9 miles
Train station Battlesbridge 2.2 miles
Hospital Southend University Hospital 6.6 miles
Hospital Wellesley Hospital 7.5 miles
University University of Essex 8.0 miles
University Writtle School of Design 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 33
Anti-social behaviour 12
Criminal damage and arson 7
Public order 5
Drugs 3
Other theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Possession of weapons 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 68

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
Collingwood Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 23 May 2016
Elmwood Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Feb 2014
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Primary 0.6 miles Good — 21 Jun 2012
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Primary 0.6 miles Good — 15 Jul 2024
Riverside Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 Mar 2013

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £180,625
Target investor price (1%) £144,500
  • 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).