# Melba Court, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 > Canonical listing: https://landomo.co.uk/property/bce08dc7-3ea6-4df3-8f2a-e83b239f2e98 This is a compact, machine-readable representation of a public Landomo listing. Verify the canonical page before presenting the property as currently available. ## Listing facts - **Status:** active - **Transaction:** sale - **Category:** apartment - **Asking price:** 170,000 GBP - **Location:** Chelmsford, GB - **Floor area:** 39 m² - **Bedrooms:** 1 - **Published:** 2026-09-02T23:26:53.077Z - **Last updated:** 2026-09-04T11:09:03.807Z - **Listed on:** rightmove-uk ## Description 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. Viewings BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT WITH BALCH ESTATE AGENTS For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Should your offer be accepted on one of our properties, all purchasers will be required to complete Anti Money Laundering (AML) identity verification checks. A non-refundable administration fee of £30.00 plus VAT per person is payable before a Memorandum of Sale is issued. Referral If requested, we can recommend local companies to you such as Solicitors/Conveyancers, Surveyors or even Mortgage Brokers and on occasions they may pay us a referral fee for this, but you are under no obligation to use the third-party companies that we recommend. ## Source and attribution - Cite and link: https://landomo.co.uk/property/bce08dc7-3ea6-4df3-8f2a-e83b239f2e98 - Asking price and availability may change after this response was generated. - Contact information and originating-portal links are available on the canonical page.