Cornflower Drive, Chelmsford, Essex

Agents summary

This ground floor flat is being offered for sale with no onward chain and has recently been redecorated throughout in a fresh neutral theme as well as new replacements carpets. Inside, there is an entrance hall, a dual aspect lounge/diner, a modern kitchen, replacement shower room and two bedrooms. Outside, there is a communal garden area for residents to enjoy. The property is priced to sell due to have a low lease term of circa 55 years and although cash buyers are sought after we have carried out extensive mortgage research and are able to advise those buying with a mortgage on the limited options available.

Area information

Springfield is located on the outskirts of the City centre and is on bus route with a regular service into the City and railway station. There are various local shops just a short walk away along with parks, public open spaces and various schools. Chelmsford station has a frequent service to London Stratford from 31 minutes and Liverpool Street from 36 minutes. The City centre offers two shopping centres and a busy high street with many national and international stores, restaurants and bars as well as a thriving market. The Bond Street Shopping area has a John Lewis Department Store and an Everyman Cinema.

Ground floor

Communal entrance hall

Entrance hall

Lounge/diner

16' 4" x 11' 8" (4.98m x 3.56m)

Kitchen

8' 7" x 8' 8" (2.62m x 2.64m)

Bedroom 1

12' 4" x 9' 3" (3.76m x 2.82m)

Bedroom 2

6' 9" x 9' 2" (2.06m x 2.79m)

Shower room

Outside

Communal garden

Agents note on subsidence

We have been advised that some minor structural damage occurred to the external wall in 2018 with the cause found to be attributable to the affects of vegetation. Vegetation management was implemented and, following a period of monitoring, it showed the building had stabilised. Remedial works were limited to the installation of stainless steel reinforcing boards in the external brickwork followed by repointing. We have been advised that no underpinning was required.

Tenure: Leasehold 

Band B is the Council Tax band for this property and the annual council tax bill is £1,526.70.

Lease length: 99 Years with circa 55 years remaining.

Ground rent: £65 per annum

Service Charge: £1080 per annum

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