Summary - Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 CM1 4SU
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming rural fixer with scope for extension and loft conversion.
Guide price £300,000–£320,000; sold at auction, fees apply
This substantial three-bedroom semi-detached cottage sits in an attractive Essex hamlet, offered chain free and to be sold at auction with a guide price of £300,000. Set on a generous plot with private front and rear gardens, the property benefits from countryside views, character features and off-street parking for several vehicles via a private access track.
The house requires full modernisation throughout: the dated kitchen and bathroom need replacement, the timber-frame walls are assumed uninsulated, and double glazing installation dates are unknown. Heating is by an LPG boiler and the EPC is D, so buyers should allow budget for modern heating, insulation and energy-efficiency improvements. The property shares a new private drainage system with the neighbouring cottage and has a formal right of access.
Layout includes two reception rooms, a pantry, three good-sized first-floor bedrooms and a loft storage area accessible by a secondary staircase. The loft and grounds offer genuine potential for additional living space or extension, subject to planning permission (STPP). With 1,428 sq ft of accommodation and character detailing such as exposed timbers and floorboards, the cottage is well placed for a sympathetic renovation.
This is a strong opportunity for an owner-occupier family seeking a countryside project near Chelmsford or for an investor prepared to modernise before resale or rental. Note auction fees apply and the sale will be online; bidders should check legal documents and service details prior to bidding.
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