HILLVIEW
HOWE GREEN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, PURLEIGH, ESSEX CM3 6PZ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
351 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Last sold
£1,250,000 Dec 2023
Price per m²
£3,989/m²
Local average
£636,129 (+120.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,418 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Substantial Multi-Generational Family Home
- Approaching 5000 sqft
- Elevated Rural Position
- Approx 1 Acre & 10 Additional Acres up for sale by separate negotiation.
- 3 Zoned Family Areas
- Views to Blackwater Estuary
- 3 Kitchens & 4 Bathrooms
- South Facing Sun Terrace
- Over 900Sq Ft of Basement Storage
- Ample Parking for Multiple Vehicles
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes, On street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
PLEASE EXPLORE THE 3D MATTERPORT TOUR TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE ACCOMMODATION ON OFFER
Step inside Hillview and you immediately find yourself immersed in a completely unique home with one of the main attributes being the far reaching views of the Blackwater Estuary and beyond that this property enjoys. The property essentially comprises of a main house with two wings. The large open plan living room looks out to the village of Purleigh on one side and courtyard on the other which can be accessed through two sets of patio doors. The living room leads into the open plan kitchen dining room offering panoramic views of the Essex countryside. On the first floor you will find the upstairs landing central to five bedrooms and main family bathroom with the master bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room and large walk-in wardrobe.
The duplex annexe wing comprises of a ground floor family bathroom and master bedroom with double doors giving access to the courtyard. On the first floor you will find a further bedroom and kitchen dining/ living room which has double doors leading onto the balcony.
The annexe at the front of the property comprises of a bedroom, bathroom, living room with access to courtyard, kitchen and conservatory with views to the entrance to the property.
The property also has over 900sq ft of basement storage with scope to convert STPP. Original plans also included an additional balcony at the rear of the property and cart lodge again STPP.
Hillview is located on the edge of Purleigh in between the city of Chelmsford to the west and Maldon to the east. Direct trains to central London can be found from Fambridge (1.9m) and South Woodham Ferrers (3.1m) taking 45 mins and the property is also well located to the A130 giving easy access to the A12, A13 and A127.
Hillview is in close proximity to Three Rivers golf & Country club providing access to two 18 hole golf courses a gym and restaurant. Given the location of the property, there are plenty of woodland walks and footpaths right on your doorstep to explore.
Listed by
Mid & South Essex
F&C AREA 25 LIMITED
Reference: 145213781
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 26/01/2023
Current heating cost: £2,308/year
Potential heating cost: £2,308/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
EPC 2
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 15/12/2023 (2 years ago) | £1,250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK COTTAGE HOWE GREEN ROAD, PURLEIGH, CHELMSFORD, MALDON, ESSEX, CM3 6PZ | £615,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| HOWE HOUSE HOWE GREEN ROAD, PURLEIGH, CHELMSFORD, MALDON, ESSEX, CM3 6PZ | £950,000 | 04/09/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £782,500 (2 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): Maldon. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Maldon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maldon.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Howe Green Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Latchingdon Road | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | New Hall Vineyards | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | North Fambridge | 2.2 miles |
| Shop | Queen's Corner Supermarket | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | South Woodham Ferrers | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | Phoenix Hospital | 7.1 miles |
| Hospital | Southend University Hospital | 8.7 miles |
| University | University of Essex | 9.9 miles |
| University | Writtle School of Design | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Norton Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 7 May 2024 |
| Purleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2024 |
| Christchurch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Requires improvement — 26 Jun 2023 |
| Woodville Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Outstanding — 21 Apr 2008 |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).