Summary - 88a, Barnard Road CM2 8SR
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-move-in starter home minutes from shops and rail links.
- Top-floor apartment with 679 sq ft internal space
- Two double bedrooms and a separate fitted kitchen
- Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens
- Double glazing; building from c.1967–75
- Leasehold with ~93 years remaining
- Estimated service charge ~£1,000 and ground rent £10
- Electric room heaters only; higher running costs likely
- Located close to Chelmsford city centre and station
This top-floor, two-bedroom apartment offers 679 sq ft of well-proportioned living space just outside Chelmsford city centre. The layout is traditional and practical: a bright lounge, separate fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a neutral bathroom — a straightforward home for first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers.
Practical extras include an allocated off-street parking space, pleasant communal gardens and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. The building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and benefits from double glazing; décor is neutral and ready for immediate occupation or light updating to add value.
Important facts to note: the property is leasehold with approximately 93 years remaining, an estimated service charge of around £1,000 and a ground rent of £10. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, which affects running costs and future upgrading may be desirable.
Located within easy reach of shops, schools and Chelmsford station for fast rail services to London, this apartment suits first-time buyers seeking a low-maintenance starter home or investors targeting strong commuter demand. The wider area shows some local deprivation indicators, but the immediate neighbourhood is comfortable with average crime levels.
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