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10 EMBERSON CROFT

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 4FD

3 beds 2 baths 92 m² Listed 24 Mar 2015 (-4149d)

£380,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CM1 4FD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 4FD |
| Price | £380,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £375,000 Jun 2015 |

## Description

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Steel front door with double glazed inserts leading to :-

**Spacious Entrance Hall **

White painted staircase rising to first floor landing, tiled flooring, smooth ceiling, radiator, doors to lounge, kitchen/ diner and cloakroom

**Lounge** 5.64m (18'6)  x 3m (9'10)

Dual aspect UPVC double glazed window to front and French doors opening on to rear garden, smooth ceiling

**Kitchen/Diner ** 5.64m (18'6)  x 2.69m (8'10)

Dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to front, French doors opening on to rear patio and garden, fitted with a range of white high gloss front eye and base level units, contrasting black rolled edge laminate work surfaces and matching upstands, inset one and a quarter bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, fitted stainless steel oven, hob and extractor with stainless steel splash back, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted 'Ideal' combination boiler concealed within wall unit, space for dining table and chairs, radiator, smooth ceiling

**Ground Floor Cloakroom/W.C **

Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear, white suit comprising low level w/c and pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, smooth ceiling. This room is a good size and offers space for a shower if required.

**First Floor Landing **

UPVC double glazed window to rear, built in airing cupboard, radiator, doors leading to accommodation as follows

**Bedroom One ** 4.37m (14'4)  x 3.05m (10'0)

UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling, further door to :-

**En-Suite Shower Room**

Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, three piece white suite comprising double shower cubicle with glass screen and thermostatic shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, heated towel rail

**Bedroom Two ** 3.05m (10'0)  x 2.82m (9'3)

UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, smooth ceiling, access hatch to loft

**Bedroom Three ** 2.82m (9'3) max  x 2.54m (8'4)

UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling

**Family Bathroom**

Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, three piece suite comprising closed couplde w/c, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, panel bath with mixer shower tap, ceramic tile surround, heated stainless steel towel rail, smooth ceiling

**Rear Garden ** 10.06m (33')  x 9.14m (30')

Commencing with a paved patio area with matching pathway leading to garage entrance, the remainder is laid to lawn with fenced surround. Side access gate to the front.

**Frontage **

The front garden is shingle and wood chipped with low maintenance shrubbery. An independent driveway provides off street parking for two cars and vehicular access to the detached garage.

**Detached Garage ** 7.01m (23')  x 3.05m (10')

Up and over door to front, power and light, personal door to rear, pitched and tiled roof with potential for eaves storage

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Full Details from Beresfords Website

## Property Photos

- ![Front (Main)](/listings/photos/51334037/1629158) - Front (Main)
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/51334037/1629159) - Dining Area
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/51334037/1629160) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/51334037/1629161) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/51334037/1629162) - Kitchen
- ![Cloakroom](/listings/photos/51334037/1629163) - Cloakroom
- ![Entrance Hall ](/listings/photos/51334037/1629164) - Entrance Hall 
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/51334037/1629165) - Bedroom
- ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/51334037/1629166) - En-Suite
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/51334037/1629167) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/51334037/1629168) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/51334037/1629169) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/51334037/1629170) - Garden
- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/51334037/1629171) - Floor Plan

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/51334037/1629172) - Floor Plan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £375,000 | 29/06/2015 | Detached |
| 10 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £340,000 | 30/06/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 MAGWITCH CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YE | £425,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £490,000 | 13/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £433,500 | 18/01/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £530,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 113 PATCHING HALL LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BY | £557,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 3 LONGLEAT CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4DQ | £860,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £467,500 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £465,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 DOMBEY CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YF | £700,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £485,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £348,000 | 06/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 70 QUILP DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YD | £450,000 | 11/11/2021 | Detached |
| 82 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BD | £675,000 | 22/09/2021 | Detached |
| 7 COWLIN MEAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FJ | £483,500 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £459,857 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £592,929 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £701,038 (58 Detached, CM1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -45.8%

## 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):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.5%
- **10y growth:** 35.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Last sold

£375,000 Jun 2015

Local average

£701,038 (-45.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,267 of 33,755)

Street crime

147 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedrooms
En-Suite To Master
Built By Persimmon Homes
10 Year NHBC (approx 8 years remaining)
Immaculate Throughout
Dual Aspect Kitchen/Diner
Dual Aspect Lounge
23ft x 10ft Garage

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Beresfords are pleased to present this recently constructed three bedroom detached house built by Persimmon Homes situated on the Saxon Gate development in Broomfield. This immaculate property is boasts three bedrooms with en-suite to master, fitted and integrated dual aspect kitchen/diner , ground floor cloakroom and lounge opening on to a low maintenance rear garden. An internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer. EPC B
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Steel front door with double glazed inserts leading to :-
Spacious Entrance Hall
White painted staircase rising to first floor landing, tiled flooring, smooth ceiling, radiator, doors to lounge, kitchen/ diner and cloakroom
Lounge 5.64m (18'6) x 3m (9'10)
Dual aspect UPVC double glazed window to front and French doors opening on to rear garden, smooth ceiling
Kitchen/Diner 5.64m (18'6) x 2.69m (8'10)
Dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to front, French doors opening on to rear patio and garden, fitted with a range of white high gloss front eye and base level units, contrasting black rolled edge laminate work surfaces and matching upstands, inset one and a quarter bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, fitted stainless steel oven, hob and extractor with stainless steel splash back, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted 'Ideal' combination boiler concealed within wall unit, space for dining table and chairs, radiator, smooth ceiling
Ground Floor Cloakroom/W.C
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear, white suit comprising low level w/c and pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, smooth ceiling. This room is a good size and offers space for a shower if required.
First Floor Landing
UPVC double glazed window to rear, built in airing cupboard, radiator, doors leading to accommodation as follows
Bedroom One 4.37m (14'4) x 3.05m (10'0)
UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling, further door to :-
En-Suite Shower Room
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, three piece white suite comprising double shower cubicle with glass screen and thermostatic shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, heated towel rail
Bedroom Two 3.05m (10'0) x 2.82m (9'3)
UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, smooth ceiling, access hatch to loft
Bedroom Three 2.82m (9'3) max x 2.54m (8'4)
UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, smooth ceiling
Family Bathroom
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front, three piece suite comprising closed couplde w/c, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, panel bath with mixer shower tap, ceramic tile surround, heated stainless steel towel rail, smooth ceiling
Rear Garden 10.06m (33') x 9.14m (30')
Commencing with a paved patio area with matching pathway leading to garage entrance, the remainder is laid to lawn with fenced surround. Side access gate to the front.
Frontage
The front garden is shingle and wood chipped with low maintenance shrubbery. An independent driveway provides off street parking for two cars and vehicular access to the detached garage.
Detached Garage 7.01m (23') x 3.05m (10')
Up and over door to front, power and light, personal door to rear, pitched and tiled roof with potential for eaves storage
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Full Details from Beresfords Website

Listed by

Chelmsford

Beresfords Residential

Reference: 51334037

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Price history

10% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/06/2015 (11 years ago)	£375,000	+10.3%
Sold	30/06/2014 (12 years ago)	£340,000	—

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
10 MAGWITCH CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YE	£425,000	20/06/2025	Detached
Same street 14 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£490,000	13/12/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 32 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£433,500	18/01/2024	Terraced
Same street 6 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£530,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
113 PATCHING HALL LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BY	£557,000	17/11/2023	Detached
3 LONGLEAT CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4DQ	£860,000	27/07/2023	Detached
Same street 21 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£467,500	24/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 34 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£465,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
21 DOMBEY CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YF	£700,000	18/11/2022	Detached
Same street 5 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£485,000	09/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 36 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD	£348,000	06/05/2022	Terraced
70 QUILP DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YD	£450,000	11/11/2021	Detached
82 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BD	£675,000	22/09/2021	Detached
7 COWLIN MEAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FJ	£483,500	27/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £459,857 (7 sales)

Area average: £592,929 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.5%

10y growth 35.2%

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 £1,302/mo

Realistic £1,447/mo

Optimistic £1,592/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM1 4FD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Woodhall Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Main Style	0.5 miles
Shop	Prima Master Dry Cleaners	0.5 miles
Train station	Chelmsford	1.6 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	2.1 miles
Train station	Beaulieu Park	2.5 miles
Hospital	Braintree Community Hospital	9.0 miles
Hospital	St Peter's Hospital	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	77
Anti-social behaviour	25
Criminal damage and arson	11
Public order	8
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	5
Drugs	4
Burglary	3
Other crime	3
Robbery	2
Possession of weapons	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	147

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
Columbus School and College	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Sep 2024
Broomfield Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2013
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 4 Feb 2016
St Pius X Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2016
Tanglewood Nursery School	Nursery	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 30 Jul 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £180,875

Target investor price (1%) £144,700

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).