# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CM3 4RZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | GAVEA, THE RIDGE, CHELMSFORD, LITTLE BADDOW, ESSEX CM3 4RZ | | Price | £1,695,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 125 m² | | Last sold | £1,670,000 Aug 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 21/01/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,109/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,498 ### Recommendations - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - W (£800 - £1,200) - C (£15 - £30) - D (£80 - £120) - E (£50) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) - V (£1,500 - £4,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8637-7429-0630-8482-5922) ## Description **** **** Background and history A truly outstanding 5 bedroom detached house, bespoke designed for the previous owners, offering exceptionally well-presented living accommodation with the flexibility of having both ground and first floor bedrooms. The attractive weather board double gabled elevations, complements the lovely woodland setting and stunning gardens which extend to just over 1 acre. The ground floor accommodation includes an impressive and spacious reception hall which also incorporates a study area, 3 reception rooms and a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding doors opening onto the large garden deck. There are also 2 bedrooms (one with luxury en-suite) laundry and a cloakroom. To the first floor is the large master bedroom and luxury en-suite, 2 further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The gated entrance opens onto a broad gravelled driveway and parking area with 2 double garages, and to the rear is a lovely landscaped garden with a detached gymnasium and further double garage. Setting and location This outstanding property is located on The Ridge, one of the most sought after turnings in the area; surrounded by National Trust woodland providing many opportunities to enjoy the countryside on foot or horseback through the many footpaths and bridleways. Little Baddow is a most desirable village which retains a community feel having two public houses (The Generals Arms and The Rodney), highly respected preparatory school (Elm Green), a village hall, two churches and its own sports ground. The larger village of Danbury is just a mile away, and offers an extensive range of local shops, amenities and schools (including Heathcote Preparatory School). Chelmsford Park & Ride (3.5 miles) serves Chelmsford city centre (6.5 miles) offering multiple facilities including a mainline train station serving London Liverpool Street (journey time around 35 minutes). Also within the local area are The Warren golf club (3 miles) and the popular waterside town of Maldon (6 miles). For further details please call 01621 840333  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655138) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655139) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655140) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655141) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655142) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655143) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655145) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655146) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655148) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655149) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655150) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655151) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655152) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655154) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655156) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655157) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655158) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655159) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655160) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655161) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655164) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68065265/1655165) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/68065265/1655166) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/68065265/1655167) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | GAVEA THE RIDGE, LITTLE BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4RZ | £1,670,000 | 31/08/2017 | Detached | | GAVEA THE RIDGE, LITTLE BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4RZ | £1,500,000 | 30/01/2015 | Detached | | GAVEA THE RIDGE, LITTLE BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4RZ | £700,000 | 23/08/2013 | Detached | | GAVEA THE RIDGE, LITTLE BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 4RZ | £400,000 | 01/06/2001 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £628,679 (94 Detached, CM3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +169.6% ## 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:** 0.09% (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:** £13,560/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.9% - **10y growth:** 25.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Chelmsford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 15.3% - **10y growth (index):** 31.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)