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For saleReduced 8 Oct 2026
£185,000
Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2FZ
1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure
Listed 1 Aug 2026 · price reduced 8 Oct 2026 · Chelmsford
How the price compares
This home£185,000
Median 1 bed in CM1£210k59 homes listed · £417 per sq ft
Difference-12%below the area median
Key features
- Ideal first time purchase
- First floor apartment
- 0.3 mile to Chelmsford train station
- Separate kitchen
- Secure underground parking
- Lounge with Juliette balcony overlooking the front
- Bedroom with fitted wardrobe
- Well landscaped communal gardens
- Just a short walk to both Admirals and Central park
- Close proximity to local amenities
About this home
An excellent opportunity to take your first step onto the property ladder, this apartment is perfectly positioned in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre, offering the ideal combination of convenience, connectivity and lifestyle.
Situated just 0.3 miles from Chelmsford Railway Station, the property is ideally placed for commuters, with regular services into London Liverpool Street and excellent transport links across Essex. Chelmsford's vibrant city centre is just moments away, offering an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and leisure facilities to suit every lifestyle.
The apartment also enjoys close proximity to the beautiful open spaces of Admirals Park and Central Park, providing the perfect setting for leisurely walks, outdoor recreation and relaxing weekends. If you are a first time buyer looking to make your first move into homeownership this apartment presents an opportunity which can't be missed.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease: The property was built with a 99 year lease commencing 01/06/2015 . There are 88 years remaining
Service Charge: For the period of 01/01/2026 – 31/12/2026 the service charge is £2252.40. The service charge is reviewed annually.
Ground Rent: £100 per annum. The ground rent doubles every 25 years and the next review date for this is 2040
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 2.84m x 4.24m
Kitchen 2.62m x 3.63m
Bedroom 3.1m x 3.1m
Bathroom 1.9m x 2.21m
Communal gardens
Allocated parking
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Ground rent
- £100 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,252.40 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
- Garden
- Communal garden
Floorplan
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Primula Court, Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2FZ | Other Leasehold | 22 May 2026 | £220,000 |
| 14 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RQ | Flat Leasehold | 6 Mar 2026 | £250,000 |
| 13 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RQ | Flat Leasehold | 18 Nov 2025 | £175,000 |
| 4 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RQ | Terraced Freehold | 30 Oct 2025 | £295,000 |
| 39 Primula Court, Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2FZ | Other Freehold | 19 Aug 2025 | £4,836,000 |
| 23 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RH | Terraced Freehold | 20 May 2025 | £250,000 |
| 20 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RQ | Terraced Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £480,000 |
| 55 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RH | Terraced Freehold | 7 Feb 2025 | £405,000 |
| 39 Primula Court, Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2FZ | Flat Leasehold | 6 Feb 2025 | £240,000 |
| 41 Primrose Hill Chelmsford CM1 2RH | Terraced Freehold | 17 Jan 2025 | £305,000 |
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£925£18,500 deposit · £166,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,200England 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 1 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 08/10/2026.
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