# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM2 9HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 SYLVAN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 9HJ |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 119 m² |
| Last sold | £495,000 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 21/09/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,102/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,405

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£80)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2928-1046-7251-2804-4974)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90376634/1345926) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/90376634/1345927) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/90376634/1345928) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 SYLVAN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9HJ | £495,000 | 18/06/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £454,205 (75 Semi-detached, CM2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,301/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,445/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,590/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:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,500

*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:** £4,202/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -2.3%
- **10y growth:** 20.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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