Skip to content
1 / 6 · Typical living room
Typical living room
For saleNew
£162,500Shared ownership

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

2bedrooms
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 3 days ago · Chelmsford

How the price compares

This home£162,500
Median 2 bed in CM1£275k113 homes listed · £382 per sq ft
Difference-41%below 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
  • South facing
  • Camera entry system
  • 24/7 call system
  • House Manager

About this home

This beautifully designed two-bedroom apartment offers a spacious and modern living environment. The bright and airy living and dining area is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A separate kitchen, accessed via a door from the dining space, provides a practical and well-appointed cooking area. The spacious main bedroom benefits from a private en-suite shower room, offering a touch of luxury. The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double, ideal for guests or versatile use. A separate modern shower room is conveniently located off the hallway, along with a useful cupboard and an additional storage space, ensuring a clutter-free home. With a thoughtful layout and stylish finishes, Apartment 27 is a perfect choice for comfortable and contemporary living. This property is let unfurnished. This is a leasehold property with a term of at least 990 years from and including 1st January 2021. Shared Ownership allows you to buy a share of your home of between 10% and 75%, reducing the amount you have to pay upfront. If you buy a 75% share you’ll enjoy your home rent free. For smaller shares you will pay some rent.. Example share pricing: £162,500/£373 pcm (50% example share/50% rent) £243,750 (75% example share/no rent) Other shares available

SAP Rating - up to 86

Room Dimensions

Ground Floor Bedroom 1 - 19'3" x 10'9" Bedroom 2 - 15'8" x 9'10"

En-Suite - '7'3" x 6'9"

Kitchen - 11'0" x 8'0" Living Room - 15'3" x 14'9" Shower Room - 7'1" x 5'2"

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
Ask developer
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
984 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£4,073.39 per year
Parking
Ask developer
Garden
Ask developer
Heating
Ask developer
Broadband
Ask developer
Electricity
Ask developer
Water
Ask developer
Accessibility
Ask developer

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

Skip map

1 on this map

  • Chelmsford Station0.2 mi
  • Ingatestone Station5.9 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

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£813£16,250 deposit · £146,250 loan
Stamp Duty£750England 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 McCarthy & Stone on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 2_Apartment 27. 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. 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.

Similar homes nearby

See all