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For sale
£120,000

Ratcliffe Gate, Chelmsford Garden, CM1 6AL

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
452sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 24 Aug 2026 · Chelmsford

How the price compares

This home£120,000£265 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in CM1£210k59 homes listed · £417 per sq ft
Difference-43%below the area median

Key features

  • *50% Shared Ownership* - Flexible share options available
  • Ideal for first time buyers or professionals
  • Approx 1 mile from Beaulieu Station, with a pleasant tree-lined walking route providing access to the station
  • Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen area
  • Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe
  • Lovely Juliet balcony
  • Secure intercom system
  • Excellent storage cupboard space
  • Parking space for one vehicle and permits on road
  • Walking distance to local shops and amenities

About this home

FLEXIBLE SHARED OWNERSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE – 50% MINIMUM SHARE

Purchase options include 50% at £120,000, 80% at £192,000 or the possibility to own 100% (to be confirmed)

Situated within the popular Ratcliffe Gate development in Old Beaulieu, approximately 1 mile from Beaulieu Station, this attractive apartment enjoys a pleasant setting with landscaped surroundings and nearby green open spaces. A lovely tree-lined walking route provides access to the station, making this an ideal location for those seeking modern living with convenient transport links. The property would make an excellent purchase for first-time buyers or single professionals alike.

Internally, the apartment is situated on the first floor and offers a generous open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, complete with fitted appliances. There is a spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes providing excellent built-in storage, alongside a modern, well-appointed bathroom. A further large storage cupboard provides additional practical space.

Externally, the property benefits from an allocated residents' parking space and is positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Residents also benefit from secure bicycle storage, communal bin facilities and attractive landscaped surroundings. A parade of local amenities is conveniently located just 0.4 miles away, including a Sainsbury's supermarket, food outlets, dentists and the community hall.

Offering contemporary accommodation, excellent storage, allocated parking and flexible ownership options, this property presents an excellent opportunity to step onto the property ladder. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this apartment has to offer.

The property is currently available with the option to purchase a 50% share for £120,000 through the Shared Ownership scheme, with the option to purchase an 80% share for £192,000, subject to the confirmed staircasing arrangements. A 5% deposit on the 50% share would equate to £6,000, subject to mortgage lender criteria and shared ownership eligibility.

AGENTS NOTE:

Shared Ownership Rent: £218.00 per calendar month (applicable to the remaining 50% share when purchasing a 50% share).

In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979, we declare that there is a personal interest in the sale of this property, as the seller is an employee of Beresfords Group Limited.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
452 sq ft / 42 sq m
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
106 years left
Ground rent
£180 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,690.79 per year
Parking
Permit, Allocated
Heating
Gas, Central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Wide doorways, No wheelchair access

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Beaulieu Park Station0.6 mi
  • Chelmsford Station2.3 mi
  • Hatfield Peverel Station3.9 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
24 Ratcliffe Gate
Chelmsford CM1 6AL
Terraced
Freehold
1 Oct 2025£575,000
9 Ratcliffe Gate
Chelmsford CM1 6AL
Semi-detached
Freehold
2 Jul 2025£510,000
61 Ratcliffe Gate
Chelmsford CM1 6AL
Flat
Leasehold
31 Mar 2025£100,000
6 Ratcliffe Gate
Chelmsford CM1 6AL
Detached
Freehold
27 Mar 2025£535,000
59 Ratcliffe Gate
Chelmsford CM1 6AL
Flat
Leasehold
24 Sept 2024£102,500

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£600£12,000 deposit · £108,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Beresfords, Chelmsford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 24/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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