Sold STC Semi-detached

14 SYLVAN CLOSE

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 9HJ

4 beds 2 baths 119 m² Listed 12 Mar 2020 (-2323d)

£500,000

Reduced on 8 Oct 2020

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Last sold

£495,000 Jun 2021

Local average

£454,205 (+10.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,395 of 33,755)

Street crime

157 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-Detached House
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Out-Building
  • Well Presented
  • Garage and Lots of Parking

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Situated in the ever popular Moulsham Lodge area positioned on a quiet cul de sac William H Brown have this fully extended four bedroom family home. With generous living space throughout this home will suit most growing families.


DESCRIPTION
There is a driveway to the front with parking for multiple cars plus a garage. The property boast an ensuite to master and a cloak room on the ground floor. With a large dining area off the lounge this home is perfect for entertaining and benefiting from being in close proximity to local amenities

Entrance Porch 
Door to front view.

Entrance Hall 
Door to front. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Cloakroom 
Recently updated suite comprising wash hand basin, WC. Tiled. Heated floor. Double glazed window to side view.

Lounge 10' x 13' ( 3.05m x 3.96m )
Double glazed window to front view. Radiator.

Dining Room 13' 11" x 11' 1" ( 4.24m x 3.38m )
Open plan to kitchen.

Kitchen/breakfast Room 16' 1" x 18' 1" ( 4.90m x 5.51m )
Fitted kitchen comprising sink and drainer with wall and base units set into work top surfaces. Built in double ovens.

Utility Room 6' 1" x 7' 1" ( 1.85m x 2.16m )
Utility room comprising sink with wall and base units set into work top surfaces. Cupboards. Door to rear.

First Floor 

Landing 
Stairs from hall. Double glazed window to side view. Loft access.

Bedroom One 13' 10" x 8' 11" ( 4.22m x 2.72m )
Double glazed window to front view. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.

En Suite 10' x 5' 7" ( 3.05m x 1.70m )
Suite comprising vanity unit, WC, shower cubicle, part tiled. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two 11' x 8' 1" ( 3.35m x 2.46m )
Double glazed window to rear view.

Bedroom Three 6' 10" x 8' ( 2.08m x 2.44m )
Double glazed windows to front and side views. Radiator.

Bedroom Four 8' 1" x 11' 1" ( 2.46m x 3.38m )
Double glazed window to rear and side views. Radiator.

Bathroom 8' x 5' ( 2.44m x 1.52m )
Suite comprising WC, bath, shower cubicle. part tiled. Radiator. Double glazed window to side view.

Outside 

Front 
Off road parking for four cars.

Rear Garden 
Office currently used as a Salon with heting, running water and waste services. Laid to lawn. Part shrubs border.



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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Chelmsford

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 90376634

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/06/2021 (5 years ago) £495,000

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
50 LABURNUM DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9NX £450,000 07/01/2026 Semi-detached
8 LEWIS DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9EE £410,000 18/12/2025 Semi-detached
41 JUNIPER DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HN £380,000 01/12/2025 Semi-detached
67 HEATH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HF £430,000 26/11/2025 Semi-detached
43 GORDON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9LN £471,292 19/09/2025 Semi-detached
5 BRIAN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9DZ £340,000 20/06/2025 Semi-detached
7 BRIAN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9DZ £362,000 20/06/2025 Semi-detached
4 TYLERS CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9DY £392,500 13/12/2023 Semi-detached
62 HEATH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HF £345,000 12/12/2023 Semi-detached
9 HEATH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HB £390,000 04/12/2023 Semi-detached
2 LEWIS DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9EE £390,000 24/07/2023 Semi-detached
27 JUNIPER DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HL £440,000 31/05/2023 Semi-detached
27 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9DP £545,000 26/05/2023 Semi-detached
110 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9LF £415,000 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
31 HEATH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HB £450,000 01/12/2022 Semi-detached
13 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9DP £755,000 24/11/2022 Semi-detached
139 LINNET DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 8AQ £565,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
94 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9LF £428,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
141 LINNET DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 8AQ £460,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
28 HEATH DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HD £435,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £442,690 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.3%
10y growth 20.8%

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

1y (index) 1.9%
5y (index) 16.7%
10y (index) 35.5%

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 Alder Drive 0.0 miles
Bus stop Tylers Close 0.1 miles
Shop Mike's Convenience Shop 0.4 miles
Shop Timpson 0.5 miles
Hospital Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre 1.0 miles
Train station Chelmsford 1.4 miles
Hospital Phoenix Hospital 1.6 miles
University Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus 1.8 miles
University Writtle School of Design 2.3 miles
Train station Beaulieu Park 3.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 49
Other theft 19
Shoplifting 19
Anti-social behaviour 17
Public order 14
Vehicle crime 10
Criminal damage and arson 8
Drugs 6
Burglary 5
Other crime 5
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 157

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
Moulsham High School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Feb 2020
Moulsham Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 10 Jun 2013
Moulsham Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 May 2018
Mildmay Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 29 Oct 2014
Beehive Lane Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 18 Apr 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
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).