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To rentReduced 22 Oct 2026
£2,100 pcm£485 pw

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

1bedroom
Retirement Propertytype
596sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 1 Oct 2026 · price reduced 22 Oct 2026 · Chelmsford

How the price compares

This home£2,100 pcm
Median 1 bed in CM1£1,200 pcm8 homes listed
Difference+75%above the area median

Key features

  • Ideally located in the beautiful city of Chelmsford
  • Excellent transport links with easy access to London Liverpool Street
  • Shops and local amenities close by
  • Stylish lounge for drinks, chats or relaxing with friends
  • Friendly manager on-site during office hours
  • Sociable community with regular events and clubs
  • North facing
  • Camera entry system
  • 24/7 call system
  • House Manager

About this home

Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community with our affordable and flexible assured periodic tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want. Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds. You can move in at your pace, with some customer moving within just a couple of weeks and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss. Apartment 18 – A Bright and Stylish One Bedroom Home with Private Balcony Apartment 18 is a beautifully appointed one ‘bedroom apartment on the second floor of Walter House, offering 55.4 sq m of thoughtfully designed living space. Finished in a neutral colour palette, the home feels instantly bright, calm and contemporary. The generous living and dining area provides a welcoming central space, ideal for unwinding or hosting guests. From here, glazed doors open onto a private patio balcony, creating a lovely outdoor extension of the home - perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The separate kitchen, accessed directly from the living area, is fully fitted and features high‑quality modern appliances along with a smart, efficient layout. The spacious bedroom includes a sleek sliding door wardrobe, offering excellent storage while maintaining clean, modern lines. The Sower room sits off the internal hallway and is complemented by a highly practical utility cupboard, ideal for keeping everyday items neatly tucked away. Beautifully finished and carefully arranged, Apartment 18 offers a stylish and comfortable home in a sought after Chelmsford location. This property is let unfurnished.

Kitchen 2.442m x 3.125m 10'3" x 8'0"

Living Room 3.538m x 6.069m 19'11" x 11'7"

Shower Room 2.212m x 2.05m 6'9" x 7'3"

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
596 sq ft / 55 sq m
Council tax band
TBC
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£2,424
Tenancy
Long term
Garden
Yes
Accessibility
2nd floor

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Chelmsford Station0.2 mi
  • Ingatestone Station6.0 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
174a, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2PD
Detached
Freehold
17 Jul 2026£500,000
9 Lesley Court, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2WS
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jul 2026£230,000
109 Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2PF
Other
Freehold
19 Mar 2026£1,550,000
Flat 19, Beacon House, 15 - 21, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2XL
Flat
Leasehold
5 Mar 2026£245,000
Flat 16, 50, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2XB
Flat
Leasehold
10 Feb 2026£200,000
2 Langcliffe, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2PD
Terraced
Freehold
8 Dec 2025£377,000
194 Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2PD
Terraced
Freehold
28 Nov 2025£335,000
Flat 38, Walter House, 31, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2XJ
Flat
Leasehold
31 Oct 2025£300,000
Flat 37, Walter House, 31, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2XJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
30 Oct 2025£305,085
Flat 10, 50, Rainsford Road
Chelmsford CM1 2XB
Flat
Leasehold
17 Oct 2025£200,000

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

Renting costs

Typical income needed£63,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£485one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£2,423five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 22/10/2026.

Tenant Fee Schedule Applies only to Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) in England from 1st May 2026 in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters' Rights Act 2025. Holding Deposit This is £150.00 to reserve a property. This will be offset against the first month's rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person withdraws from the application process, fails a Right-to-Rent check or provides false or misleading information. Tenancy Deposit The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme. Properties with an annual rent of more than £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act. Rent The rent payable for the tenancy must not be more than the advertised amount. The rent period must either be one calendar month or a shorter period of up to 28 days. A tenant will be able to end a tenancy by giving two months' notice in writing. The end date of the tenancy must align with the end of a rent period. Rent in Advance of move in date Rent is payable following signing of the tenancy agreement and in accordance with the agreed tenancy terms. For tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026, no more than one month's rent may be requested in advance. Late Payment of Rent Interest may be charged on unpaid rent if it remains outstanding for more than 14 days. Interest will be charged at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made. Lost Key(s) or other Security Devices(s) Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys or security devices. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, or replacement security devices being issued, the tenant will be charged the reasonable cost of a locksmith or security engineer, new lock and replacement keys/devices for all relevant parties. Variation of Contracts including Car Parking Space Licenses (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. Includes referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and legal documentation. Early Termination (Tenant's Request) If the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early (including where less than the required notice period is given), they will be liable for the landlord's reasonable costs. Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, then the landlord can charge a fee if their tenant does not give the correct amount of notice. The usual amount of notice is two months. The landlord can charge up to the amount of rent they would have received if the tenant had given the correct amount of notice. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference a233X000003lD0FQAU. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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