Sold STC Semi-detached

23 MANOR ROAD

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 0EP

4 beds 3 baths 1,625 sq ft Listed 11 Mar 2025 (-459d)

£700,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 15 Oct 2024

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM2 0EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 0EP |
| Price | £700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 151 m² |
| Last sold | £720,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 11/03/2034
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,400

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9121-3035-9207-4644-8200)

## Description

**GUIDE PRICE £700,000 - £800,000**

Retaining a wealth of period features, this stunning extended four bedroom Victorian family home is located in the sought after area of Old Moulsham, and is less than a 0.2 mile from Chelmsford City centre.

The current owners have significantly improved the property through the purchase and development of additional land to the rear of the house which now provides a multipurpose detached annexe with separate entrance and private gated driveway. The property's overall living accommodation measures 1,889 SQ. FT. The main house is 1,547 SQ. FT. and the self-contained Annexe is 342 SQ. FT.

The property features original floorboards and comprises living room with bay window, family room, ground floor cloakroom and a large extended kitchen/dining room opening to a beautiful garden room. The first floor houses three bedrooms, two with period fireplaces and high ceilings and family bathroom. On the second floor there is a luxurious master bedroom with a free standing roll top bath.

Old Moulsham is within walking distance of Chelmsford Main line train station, Moulsham High Street which has a selection of pubs/restaurants and within good proximity of excellent private and state schools such as St Cedds School, Cathedral school and both Grammar schools.

*Secure agreement available

Council Tax Band: E

## Property Photos

- ![Front Of Property](/listings/photos/159292175/583558) - Front Of Property
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583559) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583560) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583561) - Garden Room
- ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583562) - Garden Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583563) - Living Room
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583564) - Family Room
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/159292175/583565) - Family Room
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/159292175/583566) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/159292175/583567) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathoom](/listings/photos/159292175/583568) - Bathoom
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/159292175/583569) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/159292175/583570) - Bedroom Four
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/159292175/583571) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/159292175/583572) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/159292175/583573) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/159292175/583575) - Garden
- ![Annexe](/listings/photos/159292175/583578) - Annexe
- ![Annexe](/listings/photos/159292175/583579) - Annexe
- ![Annexe Kitchenette](/listings/photos/159292175/583581) - Annexe Kitchenette
- ![Annexe Shower](/listings/photos/159292175/583583) - Annexe Shower

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/159292175/583585) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159292175/583587) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10626329
- **Address:** 23 Manor Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/11/2014
- **Work Completed:** 25/09/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17191864
- **Address:** 23 Manor Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2026
- **Work Completed:** 20/02/2026
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13364350
- **Address:** 23 Manor Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/01/2019
- **Work Completed:** 02/01/2019
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £720,000 | 13/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £390,000 | 29/04/2010 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2A FLAT 2 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TP | £1,050,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 42 ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TU | £595,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX | £463,000 | 25/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £515,000 | 27/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £370,000 | 07/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £550,000 | 30/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 43 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £461,500 | 30/10/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £525,000 | 07/10/2024 | Terraced |
| 9 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX | £580,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 41 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £425,000 | 22/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 21A ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TT | £900,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 45 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £380,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 27 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP | £507,000 | 23/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX | £560,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 GOLDLAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EJ | £600,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 BURNS CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TS | £525,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 LADY LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TQ | £700,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TR | £400,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 GOLDLAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EJ | £412,500 | 05/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 87 MILDMAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0DR | £330,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 GOLDLAY GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EN | £400,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 GROVE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EY | £480,000 | 01/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TR | £600,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 BURNS CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TS | £480,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TU | £595,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 GOLDLAY GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EN | £390,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 29 ORCHARD STREET, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0HD | £302,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 41 LADY LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TG | £335,000 | 18/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £466,688 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £534,875 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £458,999 (71 Semi-detached, CM2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +52.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,298/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,442/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,586/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:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,200

*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:** £4,636/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.3%
- **10y growth:** 37.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chelmsford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

151 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£720,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£4,636/m²

Local average

£458,999 (+52.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,397 of 33,755)

Street crime

559 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE £700,000 - £800,000

Retaining a wealth of period features, this stunning extended four bedroom Victorian family home is located in the sought after area of Old Moulsham, and is less than a 0.2 mile from Chelmsford City centre.

The current owners have significantly improved the property through the purchase and development of additional land to the rear of the house which now provides a multipurpose detached annexe with separate entrance and private gated driveway. The property's overall living accommodation measures 1,889 SQ. FT. The main house is 1,547 SQ. FT. and the self-contained Annexe is 342 SQ. FT.

The property features original floorboards and comprises living room with bay window, family room, ground floor cloakroom and a large extended kitchen/dining room opening to a beautiful garden room. The first floor houses three bedrooms, two with period fireplaces and high ceilings and family bathroom. On the second floor there is a luxurious master bedroom with a free standing roll top bath.

Old Moulsham is within walking distance of Chelmsford Main line train station, Moulsham High Street which has a selection of pubs/restaurants and within good proximity of excellent private and state schools such as St Cedds School, Cathedral school and both Grammar schools.

*Secure agreement available

Council Tax Band: E

Listed by

Chelmsford

Balgores

Reference: 159292175

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/03/2024

Expiry date: 11/03/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,400

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #10626329

Property Details

Street: 23 Manor Road

Town: CHELMSFORD

Postcode: CM2 0EP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/11/2014

Work Completed: 25/09/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17191864 Recent

Property Details

Street: 23 Manor Road

Town: CHELMSFORD

Postcode: CM2 0EP

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2026

Work Completed: 20/02/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13364350

Property Details

Street: 23 Manor Road

Town: CHELMSFORD

Postcode: CM2 0EP

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 25/01/2019

Work Completed: 02/01/2019

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

85% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£720,000	+84.6%
Sold	29/04/2010 (16 years ago)	£390,000	—

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
2A FLAT 2 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TP	£1,050,000	18/12/2025	Semi-detached
42 ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TU	£595,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
1 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX	£463,000	25/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 16 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£515,000	27/03/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 21 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£370,000	07/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 18 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£550,000	30/01/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 43 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£461,500	30/10/2024	Terraced
Same street 48 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£525,000	07/10/2024	Terraced
9 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX	£580,000	13/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 41 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£425,000	22/08/2023	Terraced
21A ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TT	£900,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 45 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£380,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 27 MANOR ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EP	£507,000	23/02/2023	Terraced
6 UPPER ROMAN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EX	£560,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
58 GOLDLAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EJ	£600,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
31 BURNS CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TS	£525,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
65 LADY LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TQ	£700,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
65 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TR	£400,000	17/08/2022	Semi-detached
57 GOLDLAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EJ	£412,500	05/07/2022	Semi-detached
87 MILDMAY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0DR	£330,000	26/05/2022	Semi-detached
19 GOLDLAY GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EN	£400,000	11/04/2022	Semi-detached
20 GROVE ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EY	£480,000	01/03/2022	Semi-detached
50 LYNMOUTH AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TR	£600,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
24 BURNS CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TS	£480,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
24 ROSEBERY ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TU	£595,000	07/01/2022	Semi-detached
13 GOLDLAY GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0EN	£390,000	29/11/2021	Semi-detached
29 ORCHARD STREET, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0HD	£302,000	15/11/2021	Semi-detached
41 LADY LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 0TG	£335,000	18/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £466,688 (8 sales)

Area average: £534,875 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.3%

10y growth 37.1%

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

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 13.3%

10y (index) 33.8%

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: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM2 0EP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rosebery Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Lady Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Immortal Ink	0.2 miles
Shop	Russell Moore Interiors	0.2 miles
Hospital	Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre	0.3 miles
Train station	Chelmsford	0.7 miles
Hospital	Phoenix Hospital	1.9 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	2.1 miles
Train station	Beaulieu Park	2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	178
Shoplifting	103
Anti-social behaviour	63
Drugs	50
Public order	39
Other theft	34
Criminal damage and arson	29
Vehicle crime	19
Bicycle theft	10
Robbery	10
Burglary	9
Other crime	9
Possession of weapons	6
Total incidents	559

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
Oaklands Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 8 Nov 2013
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 Jun 2013
Chelmsford College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Anne's School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Cedd's School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%

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).