Summary - 62 62 Parklands Drive, Chelmsford CM1 7RJ
4 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
City-centre location near top schools with renovation potential and garage parking.
- Four bedrooms across two storeys, suitable for family living
- Vacant possession and no onward chain
- Secluded rear garden, patio and timber shed
- Integral garage plus driveway parking
- Needs renovation and redecoration throughout
- Single shower room only for four bedrooms
- Double glazing fitted before 2002; may need upgrading
- Cavity walls as built with no insulation (assumed)
This four-bedroom semi-detached family home sits within easy walking distance of Chelmsford city centre and several highly regarded schools, offering convenient everyday life and strong local amenities. The L-shaped lounge/diner and ground-floor cloakroom provide practical family living, while a secluded rear garden and integral garage with driveway deliver useful outdoor and parking space.
The house is offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, making it straightforward for buyers ready to move quickly. It has original mid-20th century features and double glazing installed before 2002. The accommodation includes a compact kitchen, first-floor shower room, and sensible storage including fitted wardrobes and an airing cupboard with loft access.
Important to note: the property needs renovation and redecoration throughout, and the cavity walls were built without insulation (assumed), so energy performance and running costs may benefit from improvement works. There is only one bathroom for four bedrooms. The local area records higher crime levels; buyers should factor this into their consideration and security plans.
Overall, this is a practical family home in a well-connected, affluent part of Chelmsford with clear scope to add value through updating and insulation improvements. It will suit buyers looking for a ready-to-occupy-but-improvable house near good schools and city amenities.
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