Chelmsford houses for sale can be found in numerous locations throughout the town and the surrounding area and come in all shapes and sizes. So, you will not be disappointed if you are looking for a 1 bed flat in Great Baddow, a stylish Chelmsford town house, a brand new build property, or something a bit further afield with stunning farmland views in one of the local villages. 

Being located in the heart of Essex, Chelmsford houses are often sought after, and despite an overall drop in value over the past 2-3 years, they offer a good long term investment due to the town’s proximity to London. All types of property are available including flats & apartments starting at around £100K, terraced, semi-detached & detached houses at all levels of the price spectrum, to bungalows & retirement residences. You will even find a 16th Century Barn Conversion in Little Baddow for a whopping £1.75M. 

First Time Buyers in Chelmsford

If you are a first time buyer looking for a Chelmsford house for sale, then a 1 bed apartment The Vineyards would be a good starting point to get you on the property ladder. The nearer to the centre of Chelmsford you come, then obviously like any other English town or City, the price of the property starts to increase. Therefore, a one bed house in somewhere like Old Moulsham or Villiers Place will undoubtedly cost you more. 

Moving Up the Chelmsford Property Ladder

If you are already a Chelmsford property owner then you might be looking to make that upward move on the much talked about ‘property-ladder’. 

With 2 bedroom houses in the Chelmsford area starting at around £200k, Cusak Road, Chelmer Village, for example might be suitable, or maybe a Victorian semi-detached in the Springfield area, which always has some nice properties for sale. 

If you still like the idea of apartment living, then how about a two bedroom, two bathroom flat overlooking Chelmsford in the Melbourne area of the town? 

Family Homes in Chelmsford 

Above all, Chelmsford is a place for families and the properties in the area reflect this. A nicely presented 4 bedroom family home in Chelmer village would set you back around £280K, whereas a little closer to the town centre in Boswells Drive for example, would cost you substantially more. 

For something a bit different, why not consider an L- shaped detached chalet bungalow where you can choose from 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms. Located on the outskirts of Chelmsford between Gt. Baddow & Sandon this delightful, yet unusual property, is just waiting for someone to put their stamp on it. 

Outside of Chelmsford, in a 3 bed semi-detached in South Woodham Ferrers would be worth considering, as would a 3 bed cottage in Rettendon village, or a larger 4 bed detached in Keene Way Galleywood. 

Chelmsford Houses £500K+

If you are fortunate to have a budget of £1/2 million or more, then Chelmsford is a great place to find some fantastic houses at or above this price level. 

Within the town a 5 bedroom detached property in Old Mouslham, offering period features, large living accomodation, several car parking spaces and a big garden, would at present set you back around £750,000. For a huge £100K less, you could alternatively become the proud owners of a detached cottage in Chelmsford, which is noted for its architectural & historical interest due to the Essex weather boarding exterior. Being close to the railway station and its excellent specification, this is certainly one to consider if you have the cash! 

A little way out of Chelmsford town centre you will find the relatively recent development Beaulieu Park. With many 5/6 bedroom, three floor residences, it is a highly sought after area for families and most properties for sale are in excess of £500K. 

Surrounding villages like Danbury, Woodham Mortimer & Hatfield Peverel are also extremely desirable locations with low rates of crime, excellent schools and a good standard of living. You will also find the odd former England cricket captain as well as past & present football stars dotted around as well.

Chelmsford Retirement Properties

Casting aside the myth that the majority of people retire to the seaside once they have finished work, Chelmsford has a strong and thriving older population. Having lived and probably worked in Chelmsford most, if not all of their lives, the elderly population of the town is on the increase.

Consequently, more and more homes are having to be built in order to cater for this sector of the housing market and Chelmsford has some superb properties to meet the demand. 

Starting at around £120K, you would currently be able to purchase a delightful retirement apartment in Hamlet Road, close to Essex County Cricket Ground and Chelmsford town centre. Offering good sized accommodation, private parking space & beautifully landscaped gardens, this provides a great place to retire and enjoy. 

Close by, and also on the market at this time, is a retirement bungalow situated in a private courtyard presenting all the required amenities as well as a house manager and a 24 hour emergency helpline for peace of mind.

Chelmsford Estate Agents

As with virtually all UK towns, estate agents are prevalent in number, and Chelmsford is no different. Offering hundreds of properties for sale and rent, Chelmsford estate agents are the starting point for most house hunters in the area.

Most of the estate agents, such as Owen Lyons, Taylor & Co., & William H Brown, can be found in Duke St, just a couple of minutes walk for the town centre. Others, such as Fenn Wright, McCartney Properties Services & Chelmer Homes, can be found nearby. With most of them being located close together, and the fact the majority of sellers do not go for the multiple-agency option due to the increase commission, it is worth checking all of the Chelmsford estate agents to find out exactly what is on the market.