# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM1 4FD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 4FD | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Floor area | 142 m² | | Last sold | £530,000 Jun 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/06/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £371/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2578-2034-7366-3775-0970) ## Description The Property ****No onward chain****Purplebricks are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home situated in a quiet, private development in the sought after village of Broomfield, just a 5 minute drive from the City centre. The property is L-shaped, sitting on a spacious corner-plot overlooking fields and only a short walk from local shops and amenities and several excellent schools. The property boasts a spacious entrance hall with large ivory floor tiles to the entire downstairs save for the lounge, spacious lounge with French doors leading to South facing garden, spacious modern kitchen-diner with French doors leading to garden, separate dining room with large bay window and views across fields and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms with en-suite to master, each with views of fields and/or the garden, and a further family bathroom. Offering spacious rooms and excellent light throughout, the property is tastefully decorated with quality fixtures and fittings - the vendor’s ‘platinum upgrade’. An internal viewing is highly recommended. ****Book your viewing online 24/7**** Ground Floor ENTRANCE HALL Large hall with porcelain tiled floor, smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, electricity cupboard, thermostat for downstairs, stairs rising to first floor, four doors leading to KITCHEN / DINER 3.56m (11'8") x 5.38m (17'8") A spacious, well-lit room with porcelain tiled floor, fitted in a range of high-gloss cream eye and base level units with under counter lighting, work surface with inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, concealed gas boiler, integrated appliances including dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, four-ring stainless steel gas hob with oven beneath and cooker hood above with stainless steel splash back, smooth plastered ceiling, down lights, radiator, double glazed windows to front and back, double glazed French doors leading to garden. LOUNGE 4.70m (15'5") x 3.71m (12'2") A spacious, well-lit room with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, two radiators, two double glazed windows and large double glazed French doors leading to garden. DINING ROOM 3.45m (11'4") x 3.86m (12'8") A spacious, well-lit room with porcelain tiled floor, large double glazed bay window to side, double glazed window to front overlooking fields, smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, large walk-in storage cupboard. GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Spacious cloakroom with porcelain tiled floor, two-piece suite with twin-flush low-level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, smooth plastered ceiling, heated towel rail, extractor fan and fitted wall lights. First Floor FIRST FLOOR LANDING A spacious, well-lit landing with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed window, radiator, large airing cupboard, access to loft space via a fitted loft ladder to a large partially-boarded loft, doors to BEDROOM ONE 4.57m (15') x 3.71m (12'2") A spacious, well-lit room with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, 3 large double glazed windows with views over garden and grounds, radiator, separate thermostat for upstairs, door leading to EN SUITE Bright room with large shower cubicle, dark walnut style flooring, two-piece suite with twin-flush low-level w.c and pedestal wash hand basin, smooth plastered ceiling, large heated towel rail, part tiling, double glazed obscure window, extractor fan, fitted bathroom cabinet to remain. BEDROOM TWO 3.51m (11'6") x 3.35m (11') A spacious, well-lit room with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, two double glazed windows with views over fields and grounds, radiator, built in wardrobes. BEDROOM THREE 3.17m (10'5") x 2.46m (8'1") (increasing to 12'1") A well-lit room with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed window with views over fields and grounds, radiator. BEDROOM FOUR 3.71m (12'2") x 2.13m (7') A well-lit room with high quality carpet, smooth plastered ceiling, two double glazed windows with views over garden, radiator. BATHROOM Bright good sized room with dark walnut style flooring, four-piece suite comprising panel enclosed bath with shower over and screen to side, twin-flush low-level w.c and pedestal wash hand basin, smooth plastered ceiling, large heated towel rail, part tiling, double glazed window overlooking fields, extractor fan, fitted bathroom cabinet to remain. Outside REAR GARDEN South facing, commencing with patio area, the majority laid to lawn, fenced to two sides, high brick-built wall to street side adjacent to concealed PVC shed, outdoor tap, power outlet and lighting, side access via locked gate to CARPORT Located at the side of the property with space for two cars, and further parking on road. Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing. If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628981) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628983) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628984) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628987) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628990) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628993) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1628997) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1629001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1629004) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1629007) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/102396215/1629009) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/102396215/1629013) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/102396215/1629019) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £530,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 26 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD | £470,000 | 30/06/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 61 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AW | £555,000 | 17/11/2025 | Detached | | 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 | | 61 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AW | £330,000 | 07/10/2022 | 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:** £559,500 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £701,038 (58 Detached, CM1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.5% ## 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):** £1,446/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Petersfield, CM1 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashford Place, CM1 | £2,250/mo | 4 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willow Close, CM1 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chestnut Walk, CM1 | £2,250/mo | 4 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Broomhall Road, CM1 | £2,500/mo | 4 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,200/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £281,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £225,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,873/m² ## 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)