Drood Close, Newlands Spring, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX
Listed 28 Sept 2026 · Chelmsford
How the price compares
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
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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Buying costs
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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