Summary - 41 ROOKES CRESCENT CHELMSFORD CM1 3GL
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable one-bedroom flat close to Chelmsford centre — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Allocated off-street parking included
Very compact at c. 348 sq ft (small overall size)
Walking distance to Chelmsford city centre and transport
Leasehold with c. 89 years remaining
Service charge approximately £1,842 per year
Ground rent approximately £200 per year
Electric storage heaters; no gas central heating
Area crime levels reported as above average
This compact one-bedroom apartment in Rookes Crescent offers an affordable entry into Chelmsford’s city-centre market. At about 348 sq ft, the flat suits a solo buyer or investor seeking a low-maintenance home with immediate rental appeal. Large windows bring in good natural light and the living space flows to a simple fitted kitchen and a double bedroom.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking and communal garden areas, both useful in a city setting. Transport and amenities are within walking distance — shops, restaurants and the mainline rail link to London are nearby, which helps tenant demand and resale prospects.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold property with approximately 89 years remaining. Annual running costs include a service charge (c. £1,842) and a ground rent (£200). Heating is via electric storage heaters and the property was constructed around 1996–2002 with double glazing installed before 2002.
The local area is lively and well connected, but crime levels are above average; this may affect buyer preference and insurance costs. For first-time buyers wanting a low-upkeep base or investors targeting central Chelmsford tenants, this apartment presents a straightforward, entry-level purchase — provided you budget for leasehold costs and consider potential future maintenance or modernisation.
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