1-bed apartment for sale, 39 m²
Chelmsford
197.548 €
5.065 €/m²
Listed Sep 2, 2026
About this listing
Situated in the sought-after village of Writtle, this one-bedroom second-floor apartment offers approximately 420 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation and is ideally suited to first-time buyers and investors alike.
Writtle is a highly regarded and picturesque village, offering a fantastic blend of traditional charm and everyday convenience. The village is home to a selection of local shops, cafés, pubs and eateries, alongside attractive green spaces and a strong community feel. With Chelmsford close by, residents also benefit from easy access to a wider range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities, making Writtle an appealing choice for those looking for village living without being too far from the town centre.
The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, spacious double bedroom with built-in storage and Juliet balcony, dual-aspect living room with a further Juliet balcony, fitted kitchen and bathroom with shower over the bath. Pleasant views and good levels of natural light are enjoyed from both the bedroom and living room. The accommodation offers scope for modernisation, giving a new owner the opportunity to add their own style and potentially increase the property's appeal.
Externally, the property benefits from allocated parking, ample visitor spaces and well-maintained communal gardens.
For investors, the combination of a popular village location, one-bedroom layout and allocated parking makes this an appealing buy-to-let proposition, while first-time buyers can benefit from a manageable home in a well-connected setting.
Writtle offers a range of local amenities, independent shops, eateries and green spaces, with Chelmsford and its wider amenities easily accessible.
Bedroom
13' 2" x 9' 3" (4.01m x 2.82m)
Living Room
10' 9" x 14' 3" (3.28m x 4.34m)
Kitchen
8' 9" x 5' 9" (2.67m x 1.75m)
Bathroom
6' 6" x 5' 5" (1.98m x 1.65m)
External
This property benefits from allocated parking and ample visitor parking and communal grounds.
Agent Notes
This property is currently rented out, therefore we could only get external photos, once the tenant vacates, we will upload internal photos of the property.
This apartment is in good condition, however the property would benefit from slight modernisation.
Lease Length: 89 years remaining
Service Charge: £2,453.70
Ground Rent: £200
Buy To Let Investment: Rental prices achieved in the area are around £1,000 - £1,100pcm.
Depending on rental amount the net rental yield ranges from 5.5% to 6.2% and the gross from 7.1% to 7.8% this is inclusive of the service charge and ground rent. Please reach out for further information.
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Key Stats
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Area39 m²
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
SubtypeStandard flat
HeatingElectric
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Estimated monthly payment
978 €/mo
Down payment10 % · 19.755 €
19.755 €177.793 € loan
Term
Total repayable293.450 €
Interest rate4.40 %
Representative estimate · Landomo is not a mortgage broker. · Rates updated April 2026