FLAT 20
WISTERIA LODGE, LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 6FT
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
34 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Last sold
£169,995 Oct 2022
Price per m²
£4,706/m²
Local average
£234,780 (-31.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,548 of 33,755)
Street crime
136 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
- 144 YEAR REMAINING LEASE
- LOW SERVICE CHARGES
- PEPPERCORN GROUND RENT
- RESIDENTS PARKING
- SEPARATE KITCHEN
- 10 MINUTES TO CITY CENTRE
- 10 MINUTES TO BEAULIEU PARK STATION
- GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
- EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
A wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get on the property ladder or seeking a buy-to-let apartment.
Located in the ever-popular Springfield area of North Chelmsford residents living here benefit from easy access to local amenities, Chelmsford City Centre and Beaulieu Park Train Station.
Remaining Lease 144 Years
Annual Service Charge £1,400 per annum
Peppercorn Ground Rent
With its long lease and low service charges, this property offers wonderful value for money!
Accommodation Overview
This well-presented, SECURE, ground floor apartment comprises of entrance hallway, living room, separate kitchen, ample sized bathroom and spacious double bedroom.
This charming property has a penchant for natural light, demonstrated perfectly in the living room that features a large picture window overlooking the expansive communal gardens.
The kitchen also looks over the communal gardens and offers an array of eye and base level cupboards. There are two good size storage cupboards at the rear of the kitchen and there is recess space and plumbing for a washing machine. Both opposing kitchen walls features attractive splash back tiling.
The bathroom is generously proportioned and features attractive tiling, bath with shower screen, WC, and wash basin.
The ample sized double bedroom completes the downstairs accommodation and features picture window and fitted wardrobes.
OUTSIDE
The apartment block is surrounded by attractive communal gardens and there is a car park for residents.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Chelmsford City Centre 10-minute drive, Beaulieu Park Station 10-minute drive, Stansted Airport 25-minute drive.
SERVICES: Mains water, Mains electricity, Main drainage, Gas central heating.
COUNCIL TAX:
Chelmsford County Council
Band B
£1566.78 per annum
AGENTS NOTES
Currently, there is no energy performance certificate for this property, but one will be available shortly.
DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer: Council Tax is given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed before exchange of contracts.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable; however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. All verification of property details should be made by your legal representative for the purchase of the property to ensure that all information including but not limited to; Tenure, lease information, parking facilities, planning permission, and building regulations is accurate and correct.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as guide to prospective buyers only and are not precise.
Floorplans where included may not be to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
BEAULIEU SECURE PURCHASE:
Once your offer is accepted, you can secure the property by paying a Commitment Fee of £500 (five hundred pounds) This gives you exclusive status on the purchase and protects you from gazumping, offering peace of mind during the early stages of the transaction.
When the sale completes, the fee is fully refunded. If the buyer withdraws, the fee may not be refundable in certain circumstances. Call or email us for more information.
SELLERS: The directors of Beaulieu Estate Agents have been taking commitment fees from buyers for two decades; they were one of the first estate agents in Essex to introduce this.
The national average of sales that DO NOT go through is between 25-30%. Currently between January 2025 and October 2025 our fall out rate was only 5.5%. You are five times more likely to move with us than the average agent!
Listed by
Chelmsford
Beaulieu Estates Limited
Reference: 87850104
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 22/05/2026
Expiry date: 21/05/2036
Current heating cost: £347/year
Potential heating cost: £347/year
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
68% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £160,000 | -5.9% |
| Sold | 20/10/2022 (3 years ago) | £169,995 | +23.6% |
| Sold | 27/08/2020 (5 years ago) | £137,500 | +36.1% |
| Sold | 29/11/2013 (12 years ago) | £101,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YJ | £166,000 | 04/11/2025 | Flat |
| 25 AZALEA COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YL | £180,000 | 14/07/2025 | Flat |
| 23 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YJ | £117,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 15 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YJ | £180,000 | 21/11/2023 | Flat |
| 12 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FH | £168,000 | 16/11/2023 | Flat |
| Same street WISTERIA LODGE FLAT 15 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FT | £145,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| 32 AZALEA COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YL | £190,000 | 04/08/2023 | Flat |
| 49 CANVEY WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6LB | £210,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| 9 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YJ | £168,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| 20 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FH | £190,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat |
| 28 CANVEY WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6LB | £205,000 | 08/09/2022 | Flat |
| 55 CANVEY WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6LB | £210,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| 28 THE RAY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6JU | £225,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat |
| 59 CANVEY WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6LB | £235,000 | 22/06/2022 | Flat |
| 23 AZALEA COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YL | £195,000 | 14/06/2022 | Flat |
| 28 AZALEA COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YL | £182,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| 11 AZALEA COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YL | £170,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat |
| 1 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6YJ | £160,000 | 26/04/2022 | Flat |
| WOODROSE LODGE FLAT 2 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FS | £165,000 | 14/04/2022 | Flat |
| 33 CANVEY WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6LB | £189,500 | 30/03/2022 | Flat |
| 128 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FJ | £140,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street WISTERIA LODGE FLAT 4 LUPIN DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 6FT | £178,000 | 27/01/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £161,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £182,275 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chelmsford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Chelmsford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Lupin Drive
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Osea Way | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Monster Inflatables | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Timpson | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Beaulieu Park | 1.1 miles |
| University | Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Chelmsford | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Phoenix Hospital | 2.9 miles |
| University | Writtle School of Design | 3.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Total incidents | 136 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 12 Nov 2012 |
| The Tyrrells School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 13 Nov 2019 |
| The Boswells School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 May 2013 |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2021 |
| Perryfields Junior School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 19 Mar 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Vermeer Ride, CM1 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Vermeer Ride, CM1 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Downsway, CM1 | £830/mo | 1 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cook Place, CM2 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cook Place, CM2 | £1,200/mo | 1 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,126/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).