Summary - 17 Berwick Avenue CM1 4AW
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large family chalet bungalow with approved extensions and groundwork started — needs finishing.
- Four-bedroom detached chalet bungalow on a very large corner plot
- Full planning permission and building control sign-off for extensions
- Preliminary groundwork for approved extensions already started
- Large master bedroom with en-suite; versatile ground-floor bedroom
- Off-street parking for multiple vehicles
- Property dates from 1967–1975; some updating likely required
- Glazing install date unknown; heating: mains gas boiler and radiators
- Local area reports very high crime rate (material concern)
A substantial four-bedroom detached chalet bungalow set on a very large corner plot in Chelmsford, offering immediate living space together with clear scope to extend. The property benefits from full planning permission and building control sign-off for approved extensions; preliminary groundwork has already started, giving a head start for completion. Internally the layout suits family life: ground-floor reception rooms, a versatile fourth bedroom on the ground floor, and a large master bedroom with en-suite upstairs.
The house is well-proportioned throughout, with a generous lounge, formal dining room, separate home office and an orangery that opens onto established gardens — ideal for children and outdoor entertaining. Off-street parking for multiple vehicles adds practical value for busy households and commuters. Nearby schools include highly rated options such as Chelmsford County High School for Girls and several good primary and secondary schools, making the location particularly family-friendly.
Buyers should be aware of the work still to be completed. Although permissions are in place and groundwork begun, the extensions require finishing trades and project oversight to reach completion. The property dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and some elements (glazing install date unknown, heating system typical of mains gas boiler and radiators) may need updating depending on buyer preference. The immediate area reports a very high crime rate, which is a material concern to factor into any decision.
In summary: this is a rare opportunity to secure a large, corner-plot home in an affluent part of Chelmsford with approved plans and groundwork underway. It will suit families seeking space and school access who are prepared to oversee the final stages of extension and carry out any modernisation required.
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