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Drood Close, Newlands Spring, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 28 Sept 2026 · Chelmsford

How the price compares

This home£190,000
Median 2 bed in CM1£275k113 homes listed · £382 per sq ft
Difference-31%below the area median

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Spacious lounge/Diner
  • Garage and parking space
  • Separate kitchen
  • On a bus route to City centre
  • Two bedrooms
  • Close to local shops
  • Electric heating
  • First floor apartment
  • Ideal first/investment purchase

About this home

Offered for sale with no onward chain is this two bedroom first floor apartment situated in a popular residential location. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a useful storage cupboard, and a good sized lounge/diner with a double glazed window to the front aspect. There is a modern fitted kitchen as well as a bathroom WC. Outside, there are communal gardens, a garage in a nearby block and a parking space. This property forms an ideal first time purchase or alternatively an excellent buy to let opportunity.

Newland Spring is located two miles north of the centre of Chelmsford with a regular bus service to the City and railway station with trains to London Stratford taking from 31 minutes and Liverpool Street from 36 minutes. There is also a sought after primary and pre school plus a Morrisons superstore within walking distance as well as a local parade of shops positioned opposite with a range of stores including a Tesco Express to cater for your every day needs.

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: The property was built with a 155 year lease commencing 23/11/2011 . There are 140 years remaining

Service Charge: For the period of 30/9/2025 – 29/9/2026 the service charge is £2818.50. The service charge is reviewed annually.

Ground Rent: Peppercorn rent ( if demanded )

Council Tax: Band B is the council tax band for this property with an annual amount of £1,686.09

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Entrance Hall

Lounge 3.25m x 4.95m

Kitchen 2.21m x 3.05m

Bedroom 1 3.07m x 4.14m

Bedroom 2 2.16m x 2.34m

Bathroom

Outside

Garage

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
140 years left
Service charge
£2,818.50 per year
Parking
Garage, Residents
Garden
Communal garden

Floorplan

Drood Close.jpeg

Location

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  • Chelmsford Station1.3 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CM1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £433k · flat £220k · detached £610k · terraced £360k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Garage, 5, Drood Close
Chelmsford CM1 4XX
Other
Freehold
5 Jun 2025£20,000
25 Drood Close
Chelmsford CM1 4XX
Flat
Leasehold
17 Jan 2025£170,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CM1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£950£19,000 deposit · £171,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,300England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by APARTMENTS By HOME Partnership, Chelmsford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 18/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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